JP2008237738A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase an interest to be given to a player for performances after a game flows into a game ball flow-in device. <P>SOLUTION: When a game ball 71 which flows into a center decorative component 64 passes on the display screen of a decorative pattern display device 60, whether or not the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen and the display position of the image 401 (specified image) of a box displayed on the display screen match is decided. When the position of the game ball 71 and the display position of the image 401 of the box match as the result of the decision, the performance of changing the image 401 of the box to an advance announcement image 402 relating to the number of rounds in V winning for fixed time is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a game machine suitable for passing a game ball through a specific area formed in a game ball inflow device.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine in which a game shifts from a normal game to a special game when a game ball wins at a start winning opening. In this type of pachinko machine, when a game shifts to a special game, an inflow port formed in the game ball inflow device is opened. When the game ball that has flowed into the game ball inflow device from the inflow port passes through the specific area, the special game is continued.
Further, in this type of pachinko machine, an effect image is displayed on an image display device provided in the game ball inflow device in order to improve the game preference (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-14391 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, after the game ball is changed to the game ball inflow device, until the game ball passes any one of the specific area and the other area, the effect displayed on the image display device is the behavior of the game ball. It was done independently. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the game ball inflow device, the player's interest is concentrated on whether the game ball passes through a specific area or another area. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to give the player interest in the effect after the game ball passes through the game ball inflow device.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest given to the player for the effect after the game ball flows into the game ball inflow device.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 is attached to a game board directly or via a member, and a game ball inflow device into which a game ball launched into the game board can flow, and the game A movable accessory for opening and closing an inflow port of a game ball in the ball inflow device, an image display device provided in the game ball inflow device, an effect execution control means for controlling execution of a game effect, and the movable accessory Position detecting means for detecting the position of the game ball that has entered the game ball inflow device by opening the game ball and is on the display screen of the image display device, and When the position of the game ball is detected by the position detection means, the execution control means controls execution of the game effect based on the position.
In such a configuration, when the game ball that has flowed into the game ball inflow device passes on the display screen of the image display device provided in the game ball inflow device, the effect of the game is based on the position on the display screen. Execute. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect according to the behavior of the game ball on the display screen of the image display device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest given to the player for the effect after the game ball flows into the game ball inflow device.

In the invention according to claim 2, when the position of the game ball detected by the position detecting means is detected, the effect execution control means detects the position and the content of the image displayed at the position. Based on the above, the execution of the game effect is controlled.
In such a configuration, an effect based on the position of the game ball on the display screen of the image display device and the content of the image displayed at that position is executed. Therefore, it is possible to vary the presentation based not only on the position of the game ball on the display screen of the image display device but also on the content of the image displayed at that position. Thereby, more various effects can be executed, and the interest given to the player for the effects after the game ball has passed through the game ball inflow device can be further improved.

The invention according to claim 3 further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection unit is a predetermined content. The effect execution control means is displayed on the display screen when the determination means determines that the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection means is a predetermined content. The image is changed.
In such a configuration, when the game ball on the display screen of the image display device and the “image of a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device overlap with each other, it is displayed on the entire display screen or a part thereof Change the image that is being used. Therefore, the image displayed on the display screen of the image display device can be related to the behavior of the game ball on the display screen of the image display device. Therefore, the interest given to the player with respect to the behavior of the game ball can be improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the performance execution control means, the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection means by the determination means is a predetermined content. When it is determined, the image is changed to a preview image indicating the game content.
In such a configuration, when the game ball on the display screen of the image display device and the “image with a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device overlap, the image indicates the game content. Change to a preview image. If the preview image can be viewed, the player can predict future game trends. Therefore, the player is more interested in whether or not the game ball on the display screen of the image display device overlaps with the “image having a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device. The interest given to the player with respect to the behavior of the game ball can be further improved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, display information relating to display timing and position of the predetermined content is included in data for displaying an image, and the performance execution control means An image is displayed on the display screen using data for display, and the determination unit is detected by the position detection unit using display information included in the data for displaying the image. It is characterized by determining whether or not the content of the image displayed at the position is a predetermined content.
In such a configuration, the display information regarding the display position and display timing of the image to be compared with the position of the game ball is included in the data for displaying the image as an effect. Thus, to display an image whether or not the game ball on the display screen of the image display device and the “image of a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device overlap. It is possible to make a reliable determination simply by adding information to the data.

The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that the effect execution control means scrolls an image displayed on a display screen of the image display device.
In such a configuration, since the image displayed on the display screen of the image display device is scrolled, the position of the “image having a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device can be changed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict whether or not the game ball on the display screen of the image display device and the “image having a predetermined content” displayed on the display screen of the image display device overlap. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to further improve interest in the behavior of the game ball that has flowed into the game ball inflow device.

The invention according to claim 7 has a member for floating the game ball that has entered the game ball inflow device by the opening of the movable accessory on the display screen of the image display device. It is characterized by.
In this configuration, a member for floating the game ball that has entered the game ball inflow device on the display screen of the image display device is provided in the game ball inflow device. Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the behavior of the game ball on the display screen of the image display device. Therefore, it is possible to further improve interest in the behavior of the game ball that has flowed into the game ball inflow device.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect based on the behavior of a game ball after the game ball has passed through the game ball inflow device. Therefore, the interest given to the player for the effect after the game ball has passed through the game ball inflow device can be improved.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, as a gaming machine, a so-called one-type two-type pachinko machine having a plurality of types of special games that are more advantageous to the player than a normal game will be described as an example. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can execute two types of special games. The first special game is a special game similar to the special game in the conventional (old rule) first-class pachinko machine. The second special game is a special game similar to the special game in the conventional (old rule) type 2 pachinko machine. Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the exclusive control is executed so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.

  In addition, when the first special game and the second special game are finished, the gaming machine of the present embodiment makes the normal symbol winning probability higher than that in the normal game, and is released with the normal symbol winning. The specific game that makes it easier to win the game ball to the second start winning opening than in the normal game is executed by the movable combination. Here, the specific game is executed until the number of times that the special symbol is displayed is the set number of times. For example, the set number of times is determined after it is determined to shift to the first special game and the second special game. In the following description, the number of times that the specific game is performed (the number of times the special symbol is changed) is referred to as the number of times that the specific game is executed as necessary.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening, the game shifts to the second special game. Therefore, during the specific game, the possibility that the game will shift to the second special game is increased. Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are executed, there is a possibility that a specific game will occur after the end. Therefore, there is a possibility that the second special game may be repeated many times, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a so-called continuous chain can be acquired.
In the following description, the above type 1 and type 2 pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine, and an example of the configuration and operation thereof will be described in detail.
(Game machine 10)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the characteristics of a conventional first-class pachinko machine (as defined in the old rules) and the characteristics of a second-class pachinko machine are mixed. Have.
In FIG. 1, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 10 includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board.

  The game board includes an ordinary symbol operating gate 68, an ordinary electric accessory 26, a center ornament part 64, which is an example of a game ball inflow device (an accessory), a special symbol display device 61, a decorative symbol display device 60, and a special symbol hold. The lamp 20, the normal symbol holding lamp 21, the outer rail 54, the inner rail 56, and the like are provided as game parts. Further, the game board is formed with a first start winning opening 24, a first big winning opening 28, a second big winning opening 30, an out opening 58, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the second start winning opening is formed when the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened. The normal symbol 211 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60. However, the normal symbol 211 may be displayed using a separate display device.

In addition, a plurality of nails (not shown), windmills, and the like are also attached to the game board. The nail and the windmill are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 52. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 52 and moves from top to bottom in FIG. Game balls are awarded to the start winning opening 24, the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary electric accessory 26, the first big winning opening 28, and the second big winning opening 30, and the game to the normal symbol operating gate 68. Adjust the passage of the sphere.
The inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 52.

  The special symbol display device 61 is provided on the side of the inner rail 56, and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED that displays the special symbol 210. Here, the special symbol 210 is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” according to the result of the lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the first start winning port 24 as a trigger.

  The special symbol holding lamp 20 includes, for example, four LEDs for displaying the number of winnings to the first start winning opening 24 of the game ball. The four LEDs 117 included in the special symbol holding lamp 20 are sequentially lighted whenever a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 24, and are sequentially turned off when the variation display of the special symbol 210 is started. In other words, the number of light emission of the four LEDs included in the special symbol hold lamp 20 notifies the player of the current hold number of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24. As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserving numbers of the lottery results based on winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is set to four. Then, when the number of reserves is four and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 24, a lottery based on the winning of the game ball is not performed, and the first start winning opening 24 of the game ball is set. Only the number of prize balls corresponding to winning a prize is played.

In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED included in the special symbol display device 61 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 and “0”, which is the special symbol 210 corresponding to “big hit”. Any one of “˜7” and “−” which is the special symbol 210 corresponding to “losing” are variably displayed, and then one of these special symbols 210 is stopped and displayed.
Here, the time during which the special symbol 210 is variably displayed is determined before the special symbol 210 is variably displayed. After the special symbol 210 is variably displayed for a predetermined time, the time of the special symbol 210 is changed. Make one stop display. Then, when the special symbol 210 corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed, the first big winning opening 28 is opened to shift to the first special game. In the following description, the time during which the special symbol 210 is variably displayed is referred to as a special symbol variation display time as necessary.

  While the special symbol 210 is variably displayed, when the game ball wins the second start winning port formed by the ordinary electric accessory 26 and shifts to the second special game, the special symbol variation display time is measured. Interrupt. Thereafter, when the second special game ends, the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is resumed, and the special symbol 210 is variably displayed until a predetermined special symbol variation display time elapses. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the special symbol 210 from being stopped and displayed while the second special game is being executed, and to prevent the first special game from being executed.

  The decorative symbol display device 60 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area 52 so that it can be easily seen by the player, and includes a liquid crystal display device that displays effect images such as the decorative symbol 200 and the normal symbol 211. Has been. The decorative symbol display device 60 displays three decorative symbols 200 displayed in a horizontal row in a decorative symbol display region (region indicated by a two-dot chain line in the figure) in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Here, the decorative symbol 200 is a symbol for visually producing the lottery result indicated by the special symbol 210.

  In the present embodiment, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”, for example, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3” are displayed as the decorative symbols 200 in the decorative symbol display area. , “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” Then, after variably displaying from the top to the bottom of FIG. 1, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area. Yes. Then, when a combination of specific decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area, “big hit” is set. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the special symbol 210 stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the decorative symbol 200 stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 are made to coincide. For example, if the special symbol 210 that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 indicates “hit”, the decorative symbol 200 that is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 also indicates “hit”. (That is, the combination of the specific decorative symbols).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when displaying the game result.

  Furthermore, the decorative symbol display device 60 not only displays the decorative symbol 200, but also a background image as a background of the normal symbol 211 and the decorative symbol 200, which will be described later, a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation for jackpots, and the like. Is also displayed as an effect image. As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates within a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, for example, a moving image in which a box with a “?” Mark scrolls from the right to the left toward the display screen is displayed as an accompanying image. Like to do.

  Below the decorative symbol display device 60, an ordinary electric accessory 26 is provided. When the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened, a second start winning opening is formed. The ordinary electric accessory 26 is provided immediately below the cup-type first start winning opening 24. When the ordinary electric accessory 26 is closed, the entrance is shielded by the first start winning opening 24. Accordingly, when the ordinary electric accessory 26 is closed, the game ball does not enter the ordinary electric accessory 26. Only when the ordinary electric accessory 26 is in an open state, the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 26 (that is, wins the second start winning opening).

The normal symbol actuating gate 68 is provided between the ordinary electric accessory 26 and the inner rail 56 so that, for example, a game ball can pass through the ordinary symbol actuating gate 68 from top to bottom. It is configured.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol 211 is displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Here, the normal symbol 211 is a symbol for indicating whether or not to release the normal electric accessory 26 in accordance with the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68. .
The decorative symbol display device 60 displays, for example, “7” and “−” alternately and variably as the normal symbol 211 based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68, for example. Either of these is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, it is determined as “winning” and the ordinary electric accessory 26 is opened. On the other hand, when “-” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”, and the ordinary electric accessory 26 is not opened.

  The normal symbol holding lamp 21 includes, for example, four LEDs that display the number of passing game balls to the normal symbol operating gate 68. The four LEDs included in the normal symbol holding lamp 21 sequentially emit light whenever a game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68, and are sequentially turned off when the variation display of the normal symbol 211 is started. That is, the player is notified of the number of passages of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 by the number of light emission of the four LEDs provided in the normal symbol holding lamp 21.

  The center decoration part 64 is provided in a substantially central area of the game area 52. On one side of the center decorative component 64, a game ball has won a second start winning opening formed by the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 26 (hereinafter referred to as the second start winning opening 26 if necessary). In this case, a blade-type electric accessory 31 that opens and closes is attached. When the blade type electric accessory 31 is opened, the second big prize opening 30 is opened, and the game ball flows into the center decoration part 64.

  The game ball that has flowed into the center decoration part 64 is guided by the guide member 68 to one end side of the installation area of the columnar movable object 66 near the bottom of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g move up and down so that the game ball guided by the columnar movable object 66 jumps up on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. ing. Since the transparent plastic plate 69 is provided on the front side of the columnar movable object 66 (see FIG. 3), the jumped game ball will not fall to the near side.

  By doing as described above, the game ball guided to the columnar movable object 66 moves on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 while taking a complicated behavior. Thereafter, when the game ball 71 moves to the guide member 70 having an inclined portion (inclined downward) inclined toward the disc-shaped movable object 67, the game ball 71 moves down the inclined portion of the guide member 70 and becomes a disc-shaped movable object. Guided to 67. The disc-shaped movable object 67 is formed with four holes for receiving game balls flowing from the guide member 70 (see FIG. 3A). One of these four holes (the hole 22 labeled “V” in FIG. 3A) is a specific area, and the other three are outflow areas. Therefore, the game ball guided to the disc-shaped movable object 67 by the guide member 70 passes through either the specific area or the outflow area.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26, the second big winning opening 30 is opened, and the first stage of the second special game is executed. Thereafter, when the game ball wins the opened second big winning opening 30 and the game ball passes through a specific area formed in the disc-shaped movable object 67, the second stage of the second special game is executed. Is done. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the outflow area formed in the disc-shaped movable object 67, the second stage of the second special game is not executed, and the second special game is finished in the first stage. .

  If a game ball wins the second start winning opening 26 while the first operating condition is established and the first special game is being executed, the second big winning opening 30 is not opened. In addition, the second special game is not shifted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being executed while the first special game is being executed.

  A first big prize opening 28 is formed below the ordinary electric accessory 26. The first grand prize winning opening 28 opens and closes in the second stage of the first special game and the second special game. In the first special game, the unit game is executed at least once and not more than 15 times before the first special game is executed. Also, in the second stage of the second special game, if it is determined that a unit game of 2 times or more and 15 times or less is executed before the first stage of the second special game is executed, the game is executed once. The unit game is executed 14 times or less. That is, in this embodiment, since the first unit game is executed in the first stage of the second special game, the number of unit games determined before the first stage of the second special game is executed. The unit game of the number of times obtained by subtracting “1” from is executed in the second stage of the second special game.

  In the present embodiment, a specific area (so-called V zone) is not formed in the first grand prize winning opening 28, so that so-called puncture does not occur (execution of a predetermined number of unit games is guaranteed. However, a specific area may be formed in the first big winning opening 28, and when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be possible to shift to the next unit game.

  The out port 58 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 52, and is awarded to any of the first start winning port 24, the second start winning port 26, the first major winning port 28, and the second major winning port 30. Collect the game balls that were not played. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the gaming machine 10. In addition to the above-described items, the game machine 10 may be provided with a general winning port from which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out as a winning port.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, and a ball tray unit 128.
The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 11 and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The front frame 12 has a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, an electrical decoration part 130 such as a game effect lamp that is turned on according to the state of the game is provided at the peripheral edge of the front frame 12.

The transparent plate 13 is for protecting the game board and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. The player plays the game through the transparent plate 13 while seeing through the game area 52 of the game board.
The door 14 is for supporting the transparent plate 13, and is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 12 and has an upper ball tray 15 and a lower ball tray 16 that store a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, It has a mechanism for sending out a game ball to a mechanism for launching a game ball, a ball removal mechanism for extracting a stored game ball into a departure ball storage box (so-called dollar box), and a launch handle 17.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism provided in the ball tray unit 128. More specifically, when the player releases the upper pan ball removal button, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are allowed to flow into the lower ball tray 16 and the lower pan ball removal button. Is pushed by the player, the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 16 are released to the outside.

The launch handle 17 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 52. When the player rotates the launch handle 52, the game ball is guided toward the game area 52 by being guided by the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
A speaker 18 for reproducing and outputting sound effects is provided on the back side of the ball tray unit 128.

(Outline of specified games)
Here, an outline of the prescribed game in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, when the rented game ball (rental ball) is placed on the upper ball tray 15, when the player turns the launch handle 17 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game ball is played by the game. Fired towards area 52. The game ball that has entered the game area 52 collides with a nail, a windmill, or the like formed in the game area 52 and moves in the game area 52 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 24, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16, and a special symbol display is displayed. The device 61 and the decorative symbol display device 60 start the variable display of the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200, respectively. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60, the first operating condition is established. It becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the first special game.

  In the first special game, the first grand prize opening 28 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the open big winning opening 113, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In the present embodiment, when the first grand prize opening 28 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when a specific number of game balls wins the first big prize opening 28, The winning opening 28 closes and the unit game ends. In the following description, when the first grand prize opening 28 is opened for 29.5 seconds or when nine game balls are awarded to the first major prize opening 28, The case where the winning opening 28 is closed will be described as an example.

As described above, in this embodiment, the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times before the game shifts to the first special game. Specifically, the unit game is performed once or more and 15 times or less.
Further, as described above, while the special symbol 210 is variably displayed, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 26 and shifts to the second special game, and the second operation condition is satisfied, Suspend measurement of special symbol fluctuation display time. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the first special game from being executed while the second special game is being executed. When the second operating condition is canceled, the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is resumed, and the special symbol 210 is variably displayed for the remaining time of the special symbol variation display time, and then stopped.

  When the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 68, the decorative symbol display device 60 starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol 211. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 60, the second start winning opening 26 is temporarily opened.

  When the game ball wins the opened second start winning opening 26, the game shifts to the first stage of the second special game. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out, and the blade-type electric accessory 31 is opened and closed to temporarily open the second big prize opening 30. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening, the blade-type electric accessory 31 is opened and closed once for, for example, 1.8 seconds, and the second large winning opening 30 is temporarily opened.

  Thereafter, when a game ball wins the second big winning opening 30, a predetermined number of prize balls (15 prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific region formed in the disc-shaped movable object 67 via the guide members 68 and 70 and the columnar movable object 66, the second stage of the second special game is executed. The As described above, in this embodiment, the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times before the game shifts to the first stage of the second special game. Specifically, the unit game of 1 to 14 times is performed in the second stage of the second special game.

Further, as described above, when a game ball is won at the second start winning opening while the first operating condition is established and the first special game is being executed, the second big winning opening 30 is set. The predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out without releasing the ball. By doing so, the second special game is prevented from being executed while the first special game is being executed.
As described above, when the first and second special games are executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

In the present embodiment, the game shifts to the specific game after the execution of the first and second special games.
Here, the specific game means that the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is different from that during the ordinary game, and the game ball tends to flow into the ordinary electric accessory 26 (that is, easy to win the second start winning opening). Form a state. More specifically, for example, the winning probability of the normal symbol 211 in the normal game is set to a low probability of about 1 / 65,000, whereas the winning probability of the normal symbol 211 in the specific game is 1/1003. High probability of about. In this way, it is preferable to clarify the game characteristics by clarifying the superiority at the time of the specific game by making the winning probabilities of the normal symbol 211 significantly different between the normal game and the specific game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time and the number of opening times of the ordinary electric accessory 26 in the normal game are different from those in the specific game. More specifically, in the normal game, the ordinary electric accessory 26 is released once for 0.5 seconds, while in the specific game, the ordinary electric actor 26 is released twice for 3 seconds. By doing in this way, the superiority at the time of a specific game can be clarified further. However, if the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 26 at the time of the specific game is more advantageous to the player than the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 26 at the time of the normal game, it is not always necessary to do as described above. For example, any one or two of the winning probability, the opening time, and the number of opening times of the ordinary electric accessory 26 may be different between the normal game and the specific game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the specific game executed after the first and second special games are executed according to the game state at that time before the first and second special games are executed, respectively. And set in the range of 0 times to 100 times. More specifically, for example, the number of executions of the specific game executed after the first special game is executed is set in a range of 0 to 30 times before the execution of the first special game. In addition, the number of executions of the specific game executed after the second special game is performed is set in a range of 30 times or more and 100 times or less before the execution of the second special game. The number of executions of the specific game is set by performing a lottery, for example. The number of executions of the specific game is not limited to these. In addition, the number of executions of the specific game may be determined during execution of the special game or after execution of the special game, as long as the specific game is not started.

  While the specific game is being executed, the variable display time of the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 is made shorter than when the normal game is being executed. For example, various times such as 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 minute are set as the variable display time of the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 in the normal game, but the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 vary in the specific game. The display time is set to 6 seconds. Note that the variable display time of the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 is not limited to these. However, it is preferable that the variation display time of the special symbol 210 and the decorative symbol 200 is shorter in the specific game than in the normal game.

  As described above, when the game shifts to the specific game after the execution of the first and second special games, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 26, so that the holding ball is made as much as possible. It is possible not to decrease, and it is possible to make the player expect the game to shift to the second special game.

  If the game ball has not won any winning opening, the gaming ball flows into the out opening 58.

(Movement of game ball in center decoration part 64 and contents of effect image)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a simplified example of the configuration in the vicinity of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a simplified example of the positional relationship among the columnar movable object 66, the guide member 70, and the disk-shaped movable object 67. In addition, in FIG. 3, a mode that the center decoration component 64 was seen from upper direction is simplified and shown.
As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a game ball 71 that has flowed into the center decoration part 64 is formed by the guide member 68 by opening the blade-type electric accessory 31 and opening the second big prize opening 30. It passes through the game ball passage route and is guided to the installation area of the columnar movable object 66. At this time, it is detected by the second big prize opening switch 81 that the game ball 71 has won the second big prize opening 30.

In the present embodiment, the plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g move up and down in a manner corresponding to the state of the game. Note that the operations of the plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g are individually controlled. Accordingly, the plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g may operate in conjunction with each other or may operate independently of each other.
The game ball 71 guided to the installation area of the columnar movable object 66 floats (bounces up) on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the vertical movement of the plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g. In the example shown in FIG. 2B, the game ball 71 is lifted on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by moving the columnar movable object 66 a upward.

  In the present embodiment, the upper surfaces of the columnar movable objects 66a to 66g are slightly inclined toward the disk-shaped movable object 67 side. Therefore, the game ball 71 moves in the installation direction of the disk-shaped movable object 67 while floating on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the operation of the columnar movable object 66. Then, as shown in FIG. 2C, the game ball 71 moves to the inclined portion of the guide member 70 and is guided by the disc-shaped movable object 67.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the disc-shaped movable object 67 has a rotating portion 67a that rotates in a manner corresponding to the gaming state. Four holes 22, 23a to 23b are formed in the rotating portion 67a. Further, the disc-shaped movable object 67 has a wall portion 67b that covers the side peripheral portion of the rotating portion 67a except for the position corresponding to the game ball outflow region of the guide member 70.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the hole 22 corresponds to a specific area (hereinafter referred to as a specific area 22 if necessary), and the holes 23 a to 23 c are referred to as outflow areas (hereinafter referred to as outflow areas 23 a to 23 c as necessary). ). The rotating portion 67a includes a specific area detection switch 36 that detects that the game ball 71 passes through the specific area 22, and an outflow that detects that the game ball 71 passes through the outflow areas 23a to 23c. An area detection switch 37 is provided (see FIG. 5). The game ball 71 that has passed through the specific area 22 or the outflow areas 23a to 23c moves in the direction of the arrow indicated by the broken line in FIG.

Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball 71 is placed on the front side of the guide members 68 and 70 and the columnar movable object 66 so as not to fall from the guide members 68 and 70 and the columnar movable object 66. A transparent plastic plate 69 is provided.
In addition, the decorative symbol display device 60 of the present embodiment includes a touch sensor that detects the position of the game ball 71 floating on the display screen using, for example, infrared rays.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an image (box image 401) that scrolls from the right to the left toward the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Displayed as an image. When the position of the game ball 71 floating on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the operation of the columnar movable object 66 coincides with the display position of the scrolling box image 401, the box image 401 changes. .

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a simplified example of how the content of the effect image changes depending on the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60.
Here, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the game ball 71 floating on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 approaches the scrolling box image 401b by the operation of the columnar movable object 66. Suppose that

  When the position of the game ball 71 floating on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 overlaps the display position of the box image 401b as shown in FIG. 4B, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the box image 401b is changed to a preview image 402a indicating the contents of the game for a certain period of time. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of a unit game that can be executed when the game ball 71 moves to the second stage of the second special game by passing through the specific area 22 (hereinafter referred to as the number of rounds at the time of V winning). ) Is displayed as a preview image 402a. FIG. 4 (c) shows an example in which the player is notified of the number of rounds at the time of V winning is 5 or more by the notice image 402a. In this manner, the player is informed of whether or not the game ball 71 overlaps the box image 401 by notifying the player of the information regarding the number of rounds at the time of the V prize by the notice image 402a. be able to.

  By the way, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, images 401 of a plurality of boxes are displayed while scrolling on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Therefore, the game ball 71 floating on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 may overlap the box image 401 a plurality of times. In such a case, displaying the same content as the previously notified content as the preview image 402 is not meaningful. Therefore, in this embodiment, the greater the number of times that the game ball 71 and the box image 401 overlap, the higher the accuracy of informing the player of the number of rounds at the time of V winning.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the game ball 701 overlaps the box image 401b, as shown in FIG. 4C, after displaying the notice image 402a, the game When the sphere 701 overlaps the box image 401c (see FIG. 4D) before passing through the specific area 22 or the outflow areas 23a to 23c, as shown in FIG. The box image 401c is changed to the preview image 402b. The notice image 402b notifies the player that the number of rounds at the time of V winning is 7 or more.
Thus, the preview image 402a displayed this time is displayed more accurately than the previously displayed preview image 402a, so that the number of rounds at the time of winning the V prize is displayed with higher accuracy. After that, it is possible to continue to give the player interest in whether or not the game ball 71 overlaps the box image 401.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the gaming machine 10.
Inside the casing of the gaming machine 10, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole gaming machine 10 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 14 described later and other game controls. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 10. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, a power receiving board 207 and an electric decoration board 208 are connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and various data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 15 described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control when receiving a signal from the main control board 201.

  The decorative symbol display device 60 includes a liquid crystal display device, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the decorative design display device 60. Needless to say, instead of the liquid crystal display device, the decorative design display device 60 may be configured using, for example, a plasma display.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 18.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a peripheral device for performance, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided in addition to the speaker 18. For example, as the illumination component 130, an illumination component (LED) that is lit when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is lit during execution of a special game, and an illumination component that is lit during a prize ball ( LED).

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  Further, as described above, a signal is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but a signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. Further, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 10. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electric decoration part 130 is connected to the electric decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 10 is output to the electric decoration part. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 130 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
On the prize opening board 203, a first start prize opening switch 32, a second start prize opening switch 34, a first big prize opening switch 78, a second big prize opening switch 81, a specific area detection switch 36, An outflow area detection switch 37 and a normal symbol operation gate switch 38 are connected.

  The first start winning port switch 32 is for detecting a winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 24. The second start winning port switch 34 is for detecting a winning of a game ball to the second start winning port 26. The first grand prize opening switch 78 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first big prize opening 28. The second grand prize opening switch 81 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize opening 30.

  The specific area detection switch 36 is for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 22 formed inside the game ball inflow device 64. The outflow area detection switch 37 is for detecting the passage of the game ball to the outflow area 23 formed inside the game ball inflow device 64. The normal symbol operation gate switch 38 is for detecting the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68.

  The winning opening board 203 includes a first starting winning opening switch 32, a second starting winning opening switch 34, a first large winning opening switch 78, a second large winning opening switch 81, a specific area detecting switch 36, an outflow area detecting switch 37, Based on the signal transmitted from the normal symbol operation gate switch 38, it is identified which region the game ball has passed, and a game ball passage signal indicating the identified result is transmitted to the main control board 201.

  Furthermore, on the prize opening board 203, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening the ordinary electric accessory 26, the first big prize opening solenoid 82 for opening the first big prize opening 28, and the second large A second large winning opening solenoid 80 for opening the winning opening 30 is connected.

  When the normal electrical accessory release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the ordinary electrical accessory 26 to the ordinary electrical accessory solenoid 76. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 26 opens and closes.

  In addition, when the first grand prize opening opening instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize opening board 203 outputs a current for opening the first big prize opening 28 to the first big prize opening solenoid 82. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is opened. On the other hand, when the first big prize opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for closing the first big prize opening 28 is stopped. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is closed.

  In addition, when the second prize winning opening release instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the prize winning opening board 203 outputs a current for opening the second prize winning opening 30 to the second prize winning opening solenoid 80. As a result, the second grand prize opening 30 is opened. On the other hand, when the second big prize opening closing instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for closing the second big prize opening 30 is stopped. As a result, the second big prize opening 30 is closed.

(LED drive board 204)
A special symbol display device 61, a special symbol hold lamp 20, and a normal symbol hold lamp 21 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When a special symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201 as described later, the LED drive board 204 receives a 7-segment LED or the like provided in the special symbol display device 61 based on the special symbol display instruction signal. Then, the four LEDs provided on the special symbol holding lamp 20 are caused to emit light (displaying the current number of lottery results held based on winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24). Further, when the normal symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204 causes the four LEDs provided in the normal symbol holding lamp 21 to emit light based on the normal symbol display instruction signal (normally) The number of suspensions of the passing of game balls to the symbol operating gate 68 is displayed).

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 17 for launching a game ball into the game area 52. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 17 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 52.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives a prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201 as will be described later, a number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal are placed in the upper ball tray 15 or lower The payout device 218 disposed inside the gaming machine 10 is controlled so as to be paid out to the ball tray 16. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

(Drive board 210)
A disc-shaped movable object solenoid 83 and a columnar movable object solenoid 84 are connected to the drive substrate 210.
When the disk-shaped movable object drive instruction signal is input from the main control board 210, the drive board 210 outputs a current for rotating the disk-shaped movable object 67 to the disk-shaped movable object solenoid 83. Thereby, the disk-shaped movable object 67 operates in accordance with the disk-shaped movable object drive instruction signal. On the other hand, when a disk-like movable object drive stop signal is input from the main control board 210, the drive board 210 stops outputting the current for driving the disk-like movable object 67. Thereby, the disk-shaped movable object 67 stops operation | movement.

  Further, when the columnar movable object drive instruction signal is input from the main control substrate 210, the drive substrate 210 outputs a current for moving the columnar movable object 66 up and down to the columnar movable object solenoid 84. Thereby, the columnar movable object 66 operates according to the waved movable object drive instruction signal. On the other hand, when the columnar movable object drive stop signal is input from the main control board 210, the drive board 210 stops outputting the current for driving the columnar movable object 66. Thereby, the columnar movable object 66 stops the operation.

  The prize opening board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the drive board 210 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. This is distributed to the board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, the payout control board 206, the decoration board 208, and the drive board 210.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passage signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. More specifically, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is based on the game ball passing signal, the first starting winning port 24, the second starting winning port 26, the first major winning port 28, the second major winning port. 30, it is determined which of the specific area 22 and the outflow area 23 has passed (winning).

  If the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the second start winning port 26 based on the game ball passing signal, is the first operation condition establishment flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 turned on? Determine whether or not. The first operation condition satisfaction flag is a flag that is turned on when the first special game is being executed. As a result of this determination, when the first operation condition establishment flag is not turned on, the winning determination unit 301 turns on the second operation condition establishment flag and the first stage execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. The second operating condition satisfaction flag is a flag that is turned on when the second special game is being executed. The first stage execution flag is a flag that is turned on when the first stage of the second special game is being executed.

  Then, the winning determination unit 301 determines the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game based on the turned on second operation condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number from 1 to 15 times is determined as the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game.

  Further, when the winning determination unit 301 turns on the second operation condition establishment flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the identification after the second special game based on the turned on second operation condition establishment flag is executed. The number of game executions is determined, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any one of 30 times or more and 100 times or less is determined as the number of executions of the specific game after the second special game is executed.

After that, when the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 30 performed when the game ball has won the second starting prize opening 26 is completed, the winning determination unit 301 ends the first stored in the flag storage unit 302. Turn off the stage execution flag.
Then, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 30 has passed through the specific area 22 formed in the center decoration component 64 based on the game ball passing signal. . If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the specific area 22 and the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game is “2” or more, the winning determination unit 301 stores in the flag storage unit 302. The stored second stage execution flag is turned on. The second stage execution flag is a flag that is turned on when the second stage of the second special game is being executed.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 22, the winning determination unit 301 turns off the second operation condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 and ends the second special game.

  When the first operating condition establishment flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 26, the winning determination unit 301 stores the flag in the flag storage unit 302. The stored second operation condition satisfaction flag and first stage execution flag are not turned on, and the second special game is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being executed when the first special game is being executed.

  The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The flag storage unit 302 is realized by using a RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 24 or the second starting winning opening 26, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “ 4 ”is sent to the payout control board 206.

  When the winning determination unit 301 determines that a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 28 or the second grand prize opening 30, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of prize balls is “15”. A number signal is transmitted to the payout control board 206.

Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.
The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol lottery section 304)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the first start winning port 24, the special symbol lottery unit 304, for example, determines whether a random number ranging from “0” to “65535”, that is, whether the special symbol is correct or not. Generate and obtain a random number. Further, the special symbol lottery unit 304 simultaneously obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct, and simultaneously determines two types of random numbers ranging from “0” to “255”, that is, a random number for determining a special symbol and a special symbol variation pattern determination. Generate and obtain a random number for. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is determined, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. For example, if no “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area in the RAM 202 c, the acquired “one set of random numbers” is output to the winning determination unit 305.

On the other hand, when “a set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area, the acquired “a set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. In the present embodiment, a maximum of four “one set of random numbers” acquired by the special symbol lottery unit 304 can be stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and the storage order of the “one set of random numbers” is identified. I can do it. Then, the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area earliest to the winning determination unit 305 and also outputs the “one set of random numbers” for the special symbol. Delete from random number storage area.
The special symbol lottery unit 304 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and a RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 305)
The winning determination unit 305 first determines that the lottery result by the special symbol lottery unit 304 is “big hit” based on the random number value related to whether or not the special symbol is out of the “one set of random numbers” output by the special symbol lottery unit 304. ”Or“ Lose ”. Subsequently, in the case of “big hit”, the winning determination unit 305 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the value of a random number for determining a special symbol in the “one set of random numbers”.

Further, the winning determination unit 305 determines which of the “one set of random numbers” corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the random number value for determining the special symbol variation pattern.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the case where the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the specific game is being executed) is not the case. In addition, the special symbol variation display time is shortened (as compared to the case where a normal game is executed).

  In the present embodiment, for example, any one of 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 minute is selected as the special symbol variation display time in the normal game included in the special symbol variation pattern. On the other hand, for example, 6 seconds is selected as the special symbol variation display time during the specific game. In this way, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display time is changed between the normal game and the specific game. Further, the variation pattern of each special symbol is defined with a probability that “−” corresponding to “losing” or “0” to “7” corresponding to “big hit” is defined in advance. In the present embodiment, the probability of “big hit” is the same between the normal game and the specific game.

  When the result of the lottery by the special symbol lottery unit 304 corresponds to “big hit”, the winning determination unit 305 turns on the first operation condition establishment flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. Then, the winning determination unit 305 determines the number of executions of the unit game in the first special game based on the turned on first operation condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number between 1 and 15 times is determined as the number of executions of the unit game in the first special game.

  In addition, when the first operation condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the winning determination unit 305 executes the first special game based on the turned on first operation condition satisfaction flag. The number of executions of the later specific game is determined by lottery, for example. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number between 0 and 30 is determined as the number of executions of the specific game after the first special game is executed.

  The winning determination unit 305 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Special symbol display instruction unit 306, Special symbol display time measuring unit 314)
The special symbol display instruction unit 306, based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the winning determination unit 305, the special symbol variation display time in the special symbol display device 61, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61. Is determined.

  As described above, in the case of “big hit”, any one of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7” is displayed as a special symbol for stopping and displaying on the special symbol display device 61. Determine. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, “−” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61.

Then, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern based on the stop symbol determined in this way, the special symbol variation display time, and the like, and sends a special symbol variation display instruction signal indicating the display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Send to. As a result, the special symbol display device 61 starts display according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal. As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (when the specific game is being executed) and the case where it is not so. The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.
Further, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to measure the special symbol variation display time included in the formed display pattern. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 starts measuring the special symbol variation display time.

  In the special symbol display instruction unit 306, while the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 measures the special symbol variation display time as described above, the second operation condition establishment flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is set. It is determined whether or not it is turned on. As a result of the determination, when the second operation condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 is instructed to interrupt the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 interrupts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. After that, when the second operation condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned off, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 causes the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to resume the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Instruct. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 restarts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.

  When the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 finishes the measurement of the special symbol variation display time included in the display pattern formed by the special symbol display instruction unit 306, the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 terminates the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. 306 is instructed. Accordingly, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 transmits a special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the special symbol 210 to the LED drive board 204 based on the display pattern formed as described above. Then, the special symbol display device 61 stops and displays the special symbol 210.

  In addition, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 uses the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area as the current number of reserved lottery results based on winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24. A hold number display instruction signal to be displayed on the symbol hold lamp 20 is transmitted to the LED drive circuit 204. Thereby, the current number of holds of the lottery result based on winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 24 is displayed by the LED provided in the special symbol holding lamp 20.

  The special symbol display instruction unit 306 and the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 are realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
When the first operating condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the special prize opening instruction unit 307 transmits a first special prize opening instruction signal to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is opened.

  Thereafter, when it is determined that, for example, nine game balls have won the first grand prize opening 28, or it has been determined that 29.5 seconds have passed since the first big prize opening 28 was opened, the big prize opening is opened. The instruction unit 307 transmits a first grand prize opening closing signal to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is closed.

The special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the first special winning opening 28 has been opened by the number of executions of the unit game in the first special game determined by the winning determination unit 305 as described above. . If all the unit games in the first special game are not digested as a result of this determination, the special prize opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a first big prize opening release instruction signal to the prize opening board 203. Then, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated as described above until all the unit games are consumed.
On the other hand, when all the unit games of the first special game are consumed, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 does not open the special winning opening 113 and the first operation condition stored in the flag storage unit 302 is satisfied. Turn off the flag. Thereby, the first special game ends. When the number of executions of the specific game determined by the winning determination unit 305 is “1” or more, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 turns on the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302.

  When the first operating condition satisfaction flag and the first stage execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 sends a second big prize opening opening instruction signal to the winning hole board 203. Send. As a result, the second grand prize opening 30 is opened. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses, the special prize opening opening instructing unit 307 transmits a second special prize opening closing signal to the prize winning opening board 203. As a result, the second big prize opening 30 is closed.

  Thereafter, when the second stage execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a first special winning opening release instruction signal to the winning prize opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is opened. For example, if it is determined that nine game balls have won the first grand prize opening 28, or if 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the first big prize opening 28 was opened, the big prize opening opening instruction unit In step 307, a first grand prize opening closing signal is transmitted to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is closed.

  The big winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the first big winning opening 28 has been opened by the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game determined by the winning determination unit 301 as described above. . If all the unit games in the second special game are not digested as a result of this determination, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a second special winning opening release instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. Then, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the first grand prize winning opening 28 is repeated as described above until all the unit games are consumed.

On the other hand, when all the unit games of the second special game have been consumed, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 does not open the special winning opening 113 and the second operation condition stored in the flag storage unit 302 is satisfied. The flag and the second stage execution flag are turned off. Thereby, the second special game ends. Then, the special winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 turns on the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302.
The big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Specific game number counting unit 308)
The specific game number counting unit 308 counts the number of executions of the specific game, and determines whether or not the specific game has ended. Here, the number of executions of the specific game refers to the number of times the special symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the lottery result.

  Specifically, the specific game number counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302, and when the specific game execution flag is turned on, every time the lottery result in the special symbol lottery unit 304 is output, Add 1 ”. That is, the number of games in the specific game that the current game corresponds to is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the determined value. If they match as a result of this determination, the specific game is over in the current game, and therefore the specific game number counting unit 308 turns off the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. In the above description, the determined value refers to a determined value of the number of games in the specific game execution flag, and the value is determined by the winning determination unit 301 or the winning determination unit 305 as described above.

In addition, when the special game is executed, the specific game number counting unit 308 preferably stops counting the number of executions of the specific game and resets the count value. This is because it is preferable not to execute the specific game while the special game is being executed.
The specific game number counting unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires random numbers within a predetermined range. When no random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, when the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the acquired random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in this embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the storage order of the random numbers can be identified. Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 304 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

In this embodiment, the winning determination unit 310 uses the specific game so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher than when the normal game is executed. The contents of each lottery table are set. This increases the probability of winning a normal symbol when a specific game is being executed. Accordingly, when the specific game is being executed, the ordinary electric accessory 26 is released more frequently than when the normal game is being executed, so that the game can be performed without reducing the number of balls as much as possible. Will be able to proceed. Furthermore, since the opening frequency of the 2nd big prize opening 30 also increases when the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 26 increases, the possibility of shifting to the second special game can be increased.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instructing unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the decorative symbol based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the display device 60 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (when the specific game is being executed), the specific game execution flag is not turned on. The normal symbol variation display time is made much shorter than in the case (in comparison with the case where the normal game is executed).

  If the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. . On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “-” is determined as the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60.

The normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area on the normal symbol holding lamp 21 as the holding number of the game ball passing to the normal symbol operating gate 68. A hold number display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive circuit 204. Thereby, the number of suspensions of the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 is displayed by the LED provided in the normal symbol hold lamp 21.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the ordinary electric combination 26, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 varies the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 26 according to the state of the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. ing.

  Further, the case where the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on (the case where the specific game is executed) is more than the case where the specific game execution flag is not turned on. The operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 26 is determined so that the second start winning opening is easily opened (as compared with the case where the normal game is executed).

Then, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits an ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 26 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
The ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. The determined special symbol variation display time, the number of games counted by the specific game number counting unit 308 (the number of executions of the specific game), the normal symbol variation display time determined by the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 and the stop display. Based on the normal symbol or the like, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202.
The effect command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Drive control unit 315)
The drive control unit 315 determines the current game state based on the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped movable object 67 according to the determined game state. And drive. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped object can be used with different driving patterns depending on whether the game is in the second special game, the specific game, or another game. The animal 67 is driven.
The drive control unit 315 is realized by using a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, and an I / F circuit 201d provided on the main control board 201.

  Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.

(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313), and the results of the analysis are a decorative symbol determination unit 702, an effect display pattern determination unit 703, and an image generation unit 705. And output to the voice generation unit 706. For example, when an effect command indicating whether or not the winning lottery is won (whether or not it is a “big hit”) and a special symbol variation time is input from the main control board 201, And the special symbol variation display time are output, and the determined result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the sound generation unit 706.

  When an effect command including the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines that the game is based on the flag state. It is determined whether the first special game, the second special game, the specific game, or the normal game, and the determined result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the sound generation unit 706. .

Further, when an effect command indicating the normal symbol variation display time and the normal symbol to be stopped is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 displays the input effect command as an effect display pattern determination unit 703. Output to.
In addition, when an effect command indicating that the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is interrupted or the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is resumed is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 inputs The produced effect command is output to the effect display pattern determination unit 703.

Note that the processing performed by the effect command analysis unit 701 is not limited to these, and processing according to the content of the command is appropriately executed.
The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a and the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
The decorative symbol determining unit 702 determines a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 based on the lottery result output from the effect command analyzing unit 701. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “hit”, for example, “000”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444” , “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”, “AAA”, “BBB”, “CCC”, “DDD”, “EEE”, “FFF” One combination is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60.

On the other hand, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “losing”, a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same is displayed in the decorative symbol display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. It is determined as a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the area.
Note that the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 may be determined by, for example, lottery.
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using, for example, a sub CPU 202a and a ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production display pattern determination unit 703)
When the decorative design determining unit 702 determines the combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the effect display pattern determining unit 703 determines the effect image data storage unit 704. One of the plurality of effect image data stored in is determined as the display pattern of the effect image to be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 includes the box image 401 shown in FIG. 2 or the like when the current game state is a normal game as a result of the analysis of the effect command by the effect command analysis unit 701. Whether or not to start displaying the effect image is determined based on, for example, a lottery result. As a result of the determination, when display of the effect image including the box image 401 is started, the display pattern of the effect image including the box image 401 is selected from the effect image data storage unit 704, and the selected display pattern is selected. The display pattern of the effect image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 is determined. The display pattern of the effect image including the box image 401 includes specific image display position information indicating at what timing and at what display position the box image 401 is displayed.

  In addition, as a result of the analysis of the effect command by the effect command analysis unit 701, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 has started the execution of the second special game, and has obtained the number of unit games executed in the second special game. In this case, the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the number of unit game executions) is temporarily stored. Thereafter, when the position of the game ball 71 and the display position of the box image 401 match, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 matches the number of times the position of the game ball 71 matches the display position of the box image 401 ( Hereinafter, “1” is added to the specific image display change count). The unit game execution count and the specific image display change count are stored in, for example, the RAM 202c.

  Then, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 changes the image 401 of the box in which the display position matches the position of the game ball 71 according to the unit game execution count and the specific image display change count (the notice image 402). Content) is determined from preset contents. Then, a “box image 401 change command” including the determined content is output to the image generation unit 705. Here, that the position of the game ball 71 and the display position of the box image 401 coincide with each other is that the position of the two-dimensional coordinates detected by the touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60 and the decorative symbol display device. This means that the position of the two-dimensional coordinates of the “box image 401” on the display screen 60 matches.

  When the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines that the game ball 701 has passed the specific area 22 or the outflow areas 23a to 23c as a result of the analysis of the effect command by the effect command analysis unit 701, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 is stored in the RAM 202c. The specific image display change count is set to “0”. Further, when the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines that the second special game has ended as a result of the analysis of the effect command by the effect command analysis unit 701, the unit game execution count stored in the RAM 202c is set to “0”. To do.

  The effect display pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202, and the effect image data storage unit 704 is provided on the sub control board 202. This is realized by using the ROM 202b.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generation unit 705 receives the combination of the decoration symbols determined by the decoration symbol determination unit 702, the contents of the effect image determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703, and the effect command analysis unit 701 during the specified game. Based on the output information, image data to be displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 is generated.

  For example, in the image generation unit 705, the combination of decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed on the decoration symbol display device 60 is determined by the decoration symbol determination unit 702, and the contents of the effect image are determined (or changed) by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. In such a case, image data is generated so that an effect image corresponding to them is displayed.

Note that the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to the one that displays the effect image as described above.
The image generation unit 705 is realized, for example, by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 18. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the effect command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is emitted in accordance with the effect image data determined by the effect display pattern determination unit 703. Is generated and output to the speaker 18.

Note that the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, the sound source circuit 202g, and the amplifier 202h provided on the sub control board 202.
The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

(Game Ball Detection Unit 707)
The game ball detection unit 707 detects where the game ball 701 is on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 based on a signal from a touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60.
The game ball detection unit 707 is realized by using, for example, a sub CPU 202a and a RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Production change determination unit 708)
The effect change determination unit 708 matches the position of the game ball 701 detected by the game ball detection unit 707 and the display position of the image 401 of the box displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 by the image generation unit 705. Determine whether or not. As described above, the display pattern of the effect image including the box image 401 includes specific image display position information indicating at what timing and at what display position the box image 401 is displayed. Therefore, the effect change determination unit 708 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 based on the display start time of the effect image based on the display pattern of the effect image including the box image 401 and the specific image display position information. The current display position of the box image 401 can be determined.

If the result of this determination is that the position of the game ball 701 matches the display position of the box image 401, the effect change determination unit 708 outputs a change command for the box image 401 to the effect display pattern determination unit 703. .
The effect change determination unit 708 is realized by using, for example, the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the I / F circuit 202i provided on the sub control board 202.

  Next, an example of processing operation in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Processing of main control board 201)
FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 9, the main control board 201 performs an initialization process.
Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launch process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a plurality of game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  As a result of this determination, when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and also plays the game balls. An effect command indicating that is fired toward the game area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, the game ball can be launched into the game area 52 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls play a game. An effect command indicating that it cannot be fired in the area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 17, the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the electrical component 130 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. This normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 passes through the normal symbol operation gate. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.

  Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a first start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the first start winning port 24. Details of the first start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-3.

  Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a second start winning process. This start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26. Details of the first start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S6, the main control board 201 performs a first special game execution process. The first special game execution process is a process that is performed when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 61 and the decorative symbol display device 60 to become a “hit” and the game proceeds to the first special game. Details of the first special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S7, the main control board 201 performs a second special game execution process. The second special game execution process is a process that is performed after the game ball has won the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26 and the first stage of the second special game has been performed. Details of the second special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S8, the main control board 201 performs a driving process. This driving process is a process for driving the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped movable object 67. Details of the driving process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, after performing the initialization process, the game ball firing process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the first start winning process, the second starting winning process, and the first special game executing process are performed. The second special game execution process and the driving process are repeatedly performed. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 14 below, in the present embodiment, unnecessary processes are omitted depending on the state of the game. Each process is executed repeatedly.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.
In step S11 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. As a result of the determination, if the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 68, the process proceeds to step S12, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S13, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S14, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 stores the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not the number is three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S15, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (in step S12). The acquired random number) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S12 may be suspended. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S16, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. To do. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S17, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine.

As a result of the determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S18, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (in step S12). The acquired random number) is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S19, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S20.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that no random number is stored, steps S17 to S19 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S20.
Further, when it is determined in step S17 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S12 may be suspended based on the random number. Since normal symbols cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S20, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S21, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the specific game execution flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the specific game execution flag is turned on, it is determined that the specific game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S22, where the winning determination unit 310 executes the specific game. Read the default lottery table to use.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game execution flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S23, and the winning determination unit 310 extracts a default lottery table used when the normal game is being executed.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in steps S22 and S23, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 9B, and the winning determination unit 310 outputs the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S20. Is determined to be “winning” in the selected lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S25, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302 and execute the specific game. It is determined whether or not the flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the specific game execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S26. In step S <b> 26, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays “7” indicating that the normal symbol is variably displayed during the default normal symbol variation display time when the specific game is being executed, and then “winning”. "Is stopped and displayed, and a normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the effect command generator 313. The effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the normal symbol display instruction signal and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thus, the normal symbol 211 is displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 27, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits an ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating a default operation mode when the specific game is being executed to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 26 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60.

  If it is determined in step S25 that the specific game execution flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S28, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 changes the default normal symbol change when the normal game is executed. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during the display time, a display pattern is formed so that “7” indicating “winning” is stopped and displayed, and a normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is produced. It transmits to the command generation part 313. The effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the normal symbol display instruction signal and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thus, the normal symbol 211 is displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

  Next, in step S <b> 29, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits an ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating a default operation mode when the normal game is being executed to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 26 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the normal symbol lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and the specific game execution flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. As a result of the determination, if the specific game execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbol variably during the default normal symbol variation display time when the specific game is being executed, and then indicates “lost”. "Is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the effect command generator 313. The effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the normal symbol display instruction signal and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thus, the normal symbol 211 is displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S30 that the specific game execution flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S32, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the default normal symbol variation display time when the normal game is executed. After the normal symbol is variably displayed during this period, a display pattern that stops display of “-” indicating “lost” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is generated as an effect command. The data is transmitted to the generation unit 313. The effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the normal symbol display instruction signal and transmits it to the sub control board 202. Thus, the normal symbol 211 is displayed in the normal symbol display area in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 by the display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S11 of FIG. 9-1 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the process proceeds to step S33, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is a normal provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the design random number storage area. If a random number is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S34. On the other hand, when the random number is not stored, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S12, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
Random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. When the process proceeds to step S34, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S19 described above. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is not in a variable display, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(First start winning process)
Next, the details of the first start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10-1 to 10-3.
In step S <b> 41 of FIG. 10A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start winning port 24 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port substrate 203. As a result of this determination, if the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 24, the process proceeds to step S81 to be described later. On the other hand, if the game ball has won the first start winning opening 24, the process proceeds to step S42. In step S <b> 42, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S43, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second operation condition satisfaction flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second operating condition satisfaction flag is not turned on, it is determined that the game can be transferred to the first special game, and processing proceeds to step S51 in FIG. . On the other hand, if the second operation condition satisfaction flag is turned on, it is determined that the game cannot be transferred to the first special game, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether or not the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 is measuring the special symbol variation display time, and the special symbol display device 61 displays the variation of the special symbol 200. It is determined whether or not it has been done. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol 200 is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61, the process proceeds to step S49 described later.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol 200 is not variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, the special symbol lottery unit 304 generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, obtains a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is true). At the same time, the special symbol lottery unit 304 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number relating to whether or not a special symbol is appropriate, a random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are referred to as “a set of random numbers”.

  Next, in step S46, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If “a set of random numbers” is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less.

  As a result of the determination, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S48, where the special symbol lottery unit 304 draws the special symbol lottery. The result ("one set of random numbers" acquired in step S45) is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

In step S46, the special symbol lottery unit 304 does not need to determine the number of “one set of random numbers” when the “one set of random numbers” is not stored in the special symbol random number storage area. Step S47 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S48.
In step S47, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is not three or less, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S45 may be stored. Since this is not possible, step S48 is omitted and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S44 that the special symbol 200 is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to interrupt the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 interrupts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.

  Next, in step S <b> 50, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is interrupted, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is interrupted. And it progresses to step S45 mentioned above, and the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the 1st start winning opening 24 is performed in step S41.

If it is determined in step S43 that the second operation condition satisfaction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S51 in FIG. In step S51, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether or not the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 interrupts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 has interrupted the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S76 described later.
On the other hand, if the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 has not interrupted the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S52, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines the random number related to whether or not the special symbol is correct and determines the special symbol. And a random number for determining a special symbol variation pattern are acquired ("a set of random numbers" is acquired).

  Next, in step S53, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first operation condition satisfaction flag is turned off. As a result of the determination, if the first operation condition satisfaction flag is not turned off (turned on), the first special game is being executed, and the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c is three or less.

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S52 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores the special symbol lottery result ("one set of random numbers" acquired in step S45) in the special symbol random number storage area. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S53 that the first operation condition establishment flag is off, the process proceeds to step S56, where the special symbol display instruction unit 306 indicates that the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 indicates the special symbol variation display time. It is determined whether or not measurement is performed, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol 200 is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 61. If the result of this determination is that the special symbol 200 is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S78 described later. On the other hand, if the special symbol 200 is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the special symbol lottery unit 304 determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the special symbol random number storage area. If “a set of random numbers” is stored as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S58. In step S58, the special symbol lottery section 304 determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c is three or less.

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S52 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the number of sets of random numbers stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the special symbol lottery unit 304 stores the special symbol lottery result (the random number acquired in step S52) in the special symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S60, the special symbol lottery unit 304 reads the “one set of random numbers” stored earliest in the special symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S61 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S57 that “one set of random numbers” is not stored, steps S58 to S60 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG.

When the lottery result (random number) of the special symbol is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG. 10-3, and the special symbol lottery unit 304 uses the obtained “one set of random numbers” as the winning determination unit 305. Output to.
Next, in step S62, the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the specific game execution flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the specific game execution is turned on, it is determined that the specific game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S63, and the specific game number counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302. Then, “1” is added to the number of executions of the specific game. That is, the number of games in the specific game that the current game corresponds to is counted. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the number of games in the specific game and transmits it to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S64, the specific game number counting unit 308 determines whether or not the added value of the number of executions of the specific game matches the determined value, and determines whether or not the specific game has ended. Here, the determined value means a determined value of the number of executions of the specific game, and the value is determined in step S68 of FIG. 10-2 or step S96 of FIG. If the result of this determination is that the specific game has ended, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the specific game number counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the specific game execution flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S66.

If it is determined in step S62 that the specific game execution is not turned on, it is not necessary to perform processing such as adding the number of executions of the specific game, so steps S63 to S65 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S66. move on.
If it is determined in step S64 that the specific game has not ended, it is not necessary to turn off the specific game execution flag, so step S65 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S66.

  When the process proceeds to step S66 as described above, the winning determination unit 305 determines that the lottery result output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S52 (random number related to whether or not the special symbol is won) is “big hit” in the lottery table. It is determined whether it is applicable. That is, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of the determination, if the special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S67, and the winning determination unit 305 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the first operation condition establishment flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, the winning determination unit 305 determines the number of executions of the specific game after the first special game is executed based on the turned on first operation condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number between 0 and 30 is determined as the number of executions of the specific game after the first special game is executed.

Next, in step S69, the winning determination unit 305 determines the number of executions of the unit game in the first special game based on the turned on first operating condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number between 1 and 15 times is determined as the number of executions of the unit game in the first special game. Then, the process proceeds to step S70.
If it is determined in step S66 that the special symbol lottery has not been won, the processing in steps S67 to 69 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S70.

  When the process proceeds to step S70 as described above, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the specific game execution flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the specific game execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S71, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 displays a display pattern for specific game execution based on the determination results in steps S66 and S70. Then, a special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process proceeds to step S73.

  On the other hand, if the specific game execution flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S72, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306 forms a display pattern for normal game execution based on the determination results in steps S66 and S70, A special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal. Then, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, the special symbol display device 61 performs a display process for starting the variable symbol variable display.

Next, in step S74, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to measure the special symbol variation display time included in the display pattern formed in steps S71 and S72. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 measures the special symbol variation display time.
Next, in step S75, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including the result of the processing in steps S66 to S70 and the start of the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, on the sub control board 202. Send. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When it is determined in step S51 of FIG. 10-2 that the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 has interrupted the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to resume measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 restarts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.
Next, in step S77, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the special symbol variation display time has been resumed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S56 of FIG. 10-2 that the special symbol 200 is being displayed in a variable manner, the process proceeds to step S78. In step S78, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 has finished measuring the special symbol variation display time included in the display patterns formed in steps S71 and S72. To do. As a result of the determination, if the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is completed, the process proceeds to step S79. In step S79, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to end the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 ends the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.

Next, in step S <b> 80, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 transmits a special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the special symbol 210 to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 stops and displays the special symbol 210. Then, the process proceeds to step S54 described above.
In step S78, when the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is not completed, it is not necessary to stop the special symbol 210, so the steps S79 to S80 are omitted and the process proceeds to the above-described step S54.

  When it is determined in step S41 of FIG. 10-1 that the game ball has not passed through the first start winning opening 24, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S81, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether or not the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 has finished measuring the special symbol variation display time included in the display patterns formed in steps S71 and S72. If the measurement of the special symbol variation display time is completed as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S82. In step S82, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to end the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 ends the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.

Next, in step S83, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 transmits a special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the special symbol 210 to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the special symbol display device 61 stops and displays the special symbol 210. Then, the process proceeds to step S84.
In step S81, if the measurement of the special symbol variation display time has not ended, it is not necessary to stop the special symbol 210, so the steps S82 to S83 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S84.

  When the process proceeds to step S84 as described above, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second operation condition establishment flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second operating condition satisfaction flag is on, processing returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the second operation condition satisfaction flag is not turned on, it is determined that the game can be transferred to the first special game, and the process proceeds to step S85.

In step S85, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether or not the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 interrupts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. As a result of this determination, if the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 has interrupted the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S86, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 instructs the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 to restart the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 restarts the measurement of the special symbol variation display time.
Next, in step S87, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the special symbol variation display time has been resumed, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. Then, the process proceeds to step S88.
In step S85, when the special symbol display time measuring unit 314 has not interrupted the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, it is not necessary to restart the measurement of the special symbol variation display time, so steps S86 to S87 are omitted. Then, the process proceeds to step S88.

When the process proceeds to step S88 as described above, the special symbol lottery unit 304 has three or less “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S52 may be suspended. Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the special symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S89. In step S89, the special symbol display instruction unit 306 determines whether or not the special symbol display time measurement unit 314 is measuring the special symbol variation display time, and the special symbol display device 61 changes the special symbol 200. It is determined whether it is displayed. As a result of this determination, when the special symbol 200 is variably displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the special symbol 200 is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S60 in FIG.

(Second start winning process)
Next, the details of the second start winning process in step S5 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S91 in FIG. 11, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning port (ordinary electric accessory) 26 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning port board 203. Determine. As a result of this determination, when the game ball has not won the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26, the process returns to the main flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has won the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26, the process proceeds to step S92. In step S <b> 92, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 26.

  Next, in step S <b> 93, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.

Next, in step S94, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first operation condition establishment flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first operating condition satisfaction flag is on, the second special game cannot be executed, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the first operating condition satisfaction flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the second operation condition satisfaction flag and the first stage execution flag.

  Next, in step S96, the winning determination unit 301 determines the number of executions of the specific game after the execution of the second special game based on the turned-on second operation condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any one of 30 times or more and 100 times or less is determined as the number of executions of the specific game after the second special game is executed.

  Next, in step S97, the winning determination unit 301 determines the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game based on the turned on second operation condition satisfaction flag, for example, by lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, any number from 1 to 15 times is determined as the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game.

  Next, in step S <b> 98, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a second special winning opening release instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the second grand prize opening 30 is opened. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses, the special prize opening opening instructing unit 307 transmits a second special prize opening closing signal to the prize winning opening board 203. As a result, the second big prize opening 30 is closed. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(First special game execution process)
Next, details of the first special game execution process in step S6 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S101 of FIG. 12, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first operation condition satisfaction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the first operation condition satisfaction flag is not turned on, it is not necessary to perform the processing after step S102 (since it does not shift to the first special game), the main flowchart shown in FIG. Proceed to

On the other hand, if the first operating condition satisfaction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S <b> 102, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a first large winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. Thereby, the first grand prize opening 28 is opened, and one round (unit game) of the first special games is started.
Next, in step S <b> 103, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first big winning opening 28 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

As a result of the determination, if the game ball has won the first grand prize opening 28, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S <b> 104, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.
Next, in step S <b> 105, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has passed through the first grand prize winning opening 28, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S106, the special prize opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 28 opened. As a result of the determination, if the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S113 described later. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has passed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S107, and the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 transmits a first special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. . As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is closed.

Next, in step S108, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 adds “1” to the number of executions of the unit game.
Next, in step S109, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines whether or not the number of executions of the unit game has reached the number determined in step S69 of FIG. 10-3, and the first special game. It is determined whether or not all unit games in (i.e., the first special game) have ended. If the result of this determination is that the first special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S110, where the effect command generator 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the first special game, and the sub control board 202 Send.
Next, in step S <b> 111, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the first operation condition satisfaction flag.
In step S112, if the number of executions of the specific game determined in step S68 in FIG. 10-3 is “1” or more, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 stores the specific stored in the flag storage unit 302. The game execution flag is turned on. Otherwise, the specific game execution flag is not turned on. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S106 that the predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has not elapsed since the opening of the first big prize opening 28, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S <b> 113, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether nine or more gaming balls have passed through the special winning opening 113 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. If the result of this determination is that there are nine or more game balls that have passed through the big prize opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S107, and the first big prize opening 28 is closed.
On the other hand, when there are not nine or more game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 28, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S109 that all unit games in the first special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S114, where the effect command generation unit 313 An effect command indicating to proceed to the unit game is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Second special game execution process)
Next, details of the second special game execution process in step S7 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S121 in FIG. 13, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the second stage execution flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second stage execution flag is not turned on, processing proceeds to step S134 described later.
On the other hand, if the second stage execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S122. In step S <b> 122, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits a first big winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is opened.

Next, in step S <b> 123, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first big winning opening 28 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the first grand prize opening 28, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S <b> 124, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.
Next, in step S <b> 125, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has passed through the first big prize opening 28, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S126, the special prize opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 28 opened. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S132 described later. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed, it is the end of the unit game, so the process proceeds to step S127. In step S <b> 127, the special prize opening opening instructing unit 307 transmits a first big prize opening closing signal to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 28 is closed.

Next, in step S128, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 adds “1” to the number of executions of the unit game.
Next, in step S129, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not the number of executions of the unit game has reached the number determined in step S97 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the unit game (that is, the second special game) has ended. If the result of this determination is that the second special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including the end of the second special game, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202.

  Next, in step S131, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the second operation condition establishment flag and the second stage execution flag. Thereby, the second special game ends. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S129, if the second special game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S <b> 133, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including continuation of the second special game, and transmits it to the sub control board 202.

If it is determined in step S126 that the predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has not elapsed since the opening of the first big prize opening 28, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S <b> 132, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether nine or more gaming balls have passed through the special winning opening 113 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. If the result of this determination is that there are nine or more game balls that have passed through the big prize opening 113, it means that the unit game is over, so the process proceeds to step S127 described above, and the first big prize opening 28 is closed.
On the other hand, when there are not nine or more game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 28, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If the second stage execution flag is not turned on in step S121, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first stage execution flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first stage execution flag is not turned on, processing returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the first stage execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S <b> 135, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the second large winning opening 30 based on the gaming ball passing signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. As a result of the determination, if the game ball has not won the second grand prize opening 30, the process proceeds to step S144 described later. On the other hand, if the game ball has won the second grand prize opening 30, the process proceeds to step S136.
In step S136, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 30 has passed through the specific area 22 formed in the center decorative component 64 based on the gaming ball passage signal. judge. As a result of the determination, if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 22, the process proceeds to step S142 described later.

  On the other hand, if the game ball has passed the specific area 22, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S137, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game determined in step S97 of FIG. 9 is “1”. If the result of this determination is that the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game is not “1” (that is, the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game is “2” or more), step S138 Proceed to

In step S138, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the second stage execution flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S139.
If it is determined in step S137 that the number of executions of the unit game in the second special game is 1, the second stage of the second special game is not performed, so step S138 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S139. move on.

When the process proceeds to step S139 as described above, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has passed the specific area 22 and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202.
Next, in step S <b> 140, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.
Next, in step S141, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns off the first stage execution flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When it is determined in step S136 that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 22, the process proceeds to step S142. In step S142, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the second operation condition satisfaction flag.
Next, in step S143, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including the end of the second special game, and transmits the effect command to the sub control board 202. And it progresses to step S140 mentioned above and pays out a game ball.

If it is determined in step S135 that the game ball has not won the second grand prize opening 30, the process proceeds to step S144. In step S144, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the second operation condition satisfaction flag.
Next, in step S145, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including the end of the second special game and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process proceeds to step S141 described above, and the first stage execution flag is turned off. When the processes of steps S144 and S145 are performed, the game ball is not won in the second grand prize opening 30, so that the game balls are paid out unlike the processes of steps S142 and S143. Absent.
The contents of the effect command generated by the effect command generating unit 313 and the timing for transmitting the effect command are not limited to those shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

Next, details of the drive processing in step S8 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step S151 in FIG. 14, the drive control unit 315 determines whether or not the second special game is being performed by determining whether or not the second operation condition satisfaction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. Determine. If the result of this determination is that it is not in the second special game, the process proceeds to step S153 described later. On the other hand, if it is during the second special game, the process proceeds to step S152.

  In step S152, the drive control unit 315 selects a drive pattern at the time of the second special game from a plurality of drive patterns stored in advance, and the columnar movable object 66 and the disk in a manner according to the selected drive pattern. The movable object 67 is driven. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the drive pattern during the second special game is such that the unit game in the second special game can be continued more easily than in other game states, and the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped movable object 67 are driven. A pattern is preferred.

  If it is determined in step S151 that the second special game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S153. In step S153, the drive control unit 315 determines whether or not the specific game is being executed by determining whether or not the specific game execution flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the specific game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S155 described later. On the other hand, if the specific game is being played, the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, the drive control unit 315 selects a drive pattern at the time of the specific game from a plurality of drive patterns stored in advance, and the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped movable object are in a mode according to the selected drive pattern. 67 is driven. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, it is preferable to make the drive pattern at the time of a specific game a pattern (for example, a pattern in which a plurality of columnar movable objects 66a to 66g are interlocked) clearly different from other games.

  If it is determined in step S153 that the specific game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S155. In step S155, the drive control unit 315 selects a drive pattern other than the drive patterns for the second special game and the specific game from a plurality of drive patterns stored in advance, and follows the selected drive pattern. Thus, the columnar movable object 66 and the disk-shaped movable object 67 are driven. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Processing operation of sub-control board 202)
FIG. 15 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the sub-control board 202.
In step S171 in FIG. 15, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. If the result of this determination is that an effect command has not been received, processing proceeds to step S182 described later. On the other hand, if an effect command has been received, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines whether or not the current game state is a normal game based on the analysis result by the effect command analysis unit 701 of the effect command received in step S171. If the result of this determination is that the current gaming state is not a normal game, it is determined that processing based on the effect image including the box image 401 is not performed, and processing proceeds to step S180 described later.

  On the other hand, if the current game state is a normal game, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S173, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines, for example, by lottery whether or not to start displaying the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image). As a result of this determination, when display of the effect image including the box image 401 is not started (when the box image 401 is not displayed or when the box image 401 is already displayed), the box image 401 is displayed. Since the display is not started, the process proceeds to step S182 described later.

  On the other hand, when the display of the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image) is started, the process proceeds to step S174. In step S174, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 selects an effect image display pattern including the box image 401 from the effect image data storage unit 704, and outputs the selected display pattern to the image generation unit 705. The image generating unit 705 causes the decorative design display device 60 to display an effect image based on the display pattern. Thereby, the display of the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image) is started.

  Next, in step S175, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines that the game ball 701 is the specific region 22 or the outflow regions 23a to 23c based on the analysis result by the effect command analysis unit 701 of the effect command received in step S171. It is determined whether or not it has passed. As a result of the determination, if the game ball 701 has not passed the specific area 22 or the outflow areas 23a to 23c, the process proceeds to step S179, and other processes are performed. Then, the process returns to step S171.

On the other hand, if the game ball 701 has passed the specific area 22 or the outflow areas 23a to 23c, the process proceeds to step S176. In step S176, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 sets the specific image display change count stored in the RAM 202c to “0”.
Next, in step S177, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines whether or not the second special game has ended based on the analysis result by the effect command analysis unit 701 of the effect command received in step S171. . If the result of this determination is that the second special game is over, processing proceeds to step S178. In step S178, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 sets the number of unit game executions stored in the RAM 202c to “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S179, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S171. On the other hand, if the second special game has not ended, the process skips step S178 and proceeds to step S179 to perform other processing.

  If it is determined in step S172 that the current gaming state is not a normal game, the process proceeds to step S180. In step S180, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 determines whether or not it is time to start execution of the second special game based on the analysis result of the effect command analysis unit 701 of the effect command received in step S171. . As a result of the determination, if it is time to start execution of the second special game, the process proceeds to step S181. In step S181, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 acquires the number of unit game executions in the second special game whose execution is disclosed, based on the analysis result by the effect command analysis unit 701 of the effect command received in step S171. For example, the data is temporarily stored in the RAM 202c. Then, the process proceeds to step S179, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S171. On the other hand, if it is not time to start the execution of the second special game, the process skips step S181 and proceeds to step S179 to perform other processes.

  If it is determined in step S171 that an effect command has not been received, and if it is determined in step S173 that display of the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image) is not started, the process proceeds to step S182. move on. In step S182, the game ball detection unit 707 determines whether or not the effect image displayed by the image generation unit 705 on the decorative symbol display device 60 is an effect image including the box image 401 (specific image). . That is, it is determined whether or not the effect image including the box image 401 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60. If the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image) is not displayed on the decorative design display device 60 as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S179, and other processing is performed, and then the process returns to step S171. .

  On the other hand, when the effect image including the box image 401 (specific image) is displayed, the process proceeds to step S183. In step S183, the game ball detection unit 707 determines whether or not the game ball 701 is on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 based on a signal from a touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60. judge. As a result of the determination, if the game ball 701 is not on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the process proceeds to step S179, and other processing is performed. Then, the process returns to step S171.

On the other hand, if the game ball 701 is on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the process proceeds to step S184. In step S184, the game ball detection unit 707 determines on which position on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 the game ball 701 is based on the signal from the touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60. Is detected.
Next, in step S185, the effect change determination unit 708 displays the display start time of the currently displayed “effect image including the box image 401” and the specific image display position information included in the display pattern of the effect image. Based on the above, the current display position of the box image 401 (specific image) displayed on the decorative symbol display device 60 is determined. Note that the specific image display position information is information indicating at what timing and at what display position the box image 401 is displayed, as described above.

  Next, in step S186, the effect change determination unit 708 determines whether the position of the game ball 701 detected in step S184 matches the current display position of the box image 401 (specific image) determined in step S185. Determine whether or not. As a result of the determination, if the position of the game ball 701 does not match the current display position of the box image 401, it is determined that the box image 401 (specific image) is not changed, and the process proceeds to step S179. Then, after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S171.

On the other hand, if the position of the game ball 701 matches the current display position of the box image 401 (specific image), the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 adds “1” to the specific image display change count stored in the RAM 202c.
Next, in step S188, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 selects a box whose display position matches the position of the game ball 71 according to the “number of unit game executions and the number of specific image display changes” stored in the RAM 202c. The content for changing the image 401 (the content of the preview image 402) is determined.

  Next, in step S189, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 outputs a “box image 401 change command” including the content determined in step S188 to the image generation unit 705. Then, the image generation unit 705 changes the box image 401 displayed at the same position as the position of the game ball 701 to the preview image 402 having the content instructed from the effect display pattern determination unit 703. And it progresses to step S179 and other processes are performed, Then, it returns to step S171.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball 71 that has flowed into the center decoration part 64 floats on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen and the display thereof. It is determined whether or not the display position of the box image 401 (specific image) displayed on the screen matches. As a result of the determination, when the position of the game ball 71 and the display position of the box image 401 match (overlap), an effect of changing the box image 401 to the notice image 402 for a certain period of time is executed. . In this embodiment, information regarding the number of rounds at the time of V winning is displayed as the notice image 402.

  Therefore, the player is interested based on the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 and the display position of the box image 401 displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Various effects such as having can be performed. In this way, by changing the effect image in accordance with the behavior of the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the game with respect to the effect after the game ball 71 flows into the center decoration component 64 is played. The interest given to the person can be improved. Further, it is possible to improve the interest given to the player with respect to the behavior of the game ball 71 flowing into the center decorative component 64.

  In the present embodiment, the display pattern of the effect image including the box image 401 includes specific image display position information indicating at what timing and at what display position the box image 401 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably determine whether or not the position of the game ball 71 and the display position of the box image 401 match (overlap) by simply adding the specific image display position information to the display pattern of the effect image. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, since the effect image including the box image 401 is scrolled, the position of the box image 401 is changed with the passage of time, or the box image 401 that has not been displayed until then is displayed. It can be newly displayed. This makes it difficult for the player to predict whether or not the game ball 701 and the box image 401 overlap, and the interest in the behavior of the game ball 701 can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, the columnar movable object 66 is used to lift (bounce) the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. Therefore, interest in the behavior of the game ball 701 can be further improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the number of times that the game ball 71 and the box image 401 overlap each other, information useful for the player (for example, more accurate notice information) is displayed as the notice image 402. I did it. Therefore, even after the preview image 402a is displayed, it is possible to continue to give the player interest about whether or not the game ball 71 overlaps the box image 401.

  In the present embodiment, the disc-shaped movable object 67 and the columnar movable object 66 are differently driven in the second special game, in the specific game, and in other games. However, this is not always necessary. For example, the disc-shaped movable object 67 and the columnar movable object 66 may be driven with a unique drive pattern even during the first special game.

  In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of rounds at the time of V winning is displayed as the notice image 402, but it is not always necessary to do so. For example, when the sub control board 202 receives information on the operation of the disk-like movable object 67 and the columnar movable object 66 from the main control board 201, the game ball 71 defines the specific area 22 based on the information. The probability of passing (V passing probability) may be determined, and information indicating the determined V passing probability may be displayed as a preview image. Further, when the game ball 71 and the premier image overlap, information that is extremely useful to the player (for example, the number of rounds at the time of V winning) can be displayed as the notice image 402. Further, if the effect is executed based on the position of the game ball 71 on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, it is not always necessary to display the notice image, and the effect may be an image other than the notice image, sound, etc. Various effects can be obtained. Further, the image to be collated with the position of the game ball 71 is not limited to the box image 401. For example, a character image may be displayed instead of the box image 401.

In the present embodiment, the effect image including the box image 401 is displayed when the game is a normal game. However, when the game is not a normal game, the effect image including the box image 401 is displayed. Good.
In the present embodiment, the specific area detection switch 36 and the outflow area detection switch 37 are provided on the rotating portion 67a of the disc-shaped movable object 67, but it is not always necessary to do so. For example, the path of the game ball 71 that has passed through the hole 22 formed in the rotating part 67 a of the disc-shaped movable object 67 and the path of the game ball 71 that has passed through the hole 23 formed in the rotating part 67 a of the disc-shaped movable object 67. Are different from each other, the specific area detection switch 36 may be provided in the path of the game ball 71 that has passed through the hole 22, and the outflow area detection switch 37 may be provided in the path of the game ball 71 that has passed through the hole 23. . In other words, as long as the game ball 71 is guided to one of the specific area 22 and the outflow area 23, any configuration of the movable accessory may be used, and depending on the configuration of the movable accessory, The installation location of the specific area detection switch 36 and the outflow area detection switch 37 can be determined.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the case where there is one touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60 has been described as an example. On the other hand, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of touch sensors provided in the decorative symbol display device 60, and a transmissive display device is provided in the gaming machine instead of the transparent plastic plate 69. And according to the touch sensor which detected the game ball | bowl, the image (display apparatus) collated with the position of the game machine is varied. Thus, the present embodiment and the first embodiment described above are mainly different in part of the configuration of the gaming machine 10 and part of the display method of the effect image. Therefore, about the same part as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, the code | symbol same as the code | symbol attached | subjected to FIGS. 1-15 is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a simplified example of the positional relationship among the columnar movable object 66, the guide member 70, and the disk-shaped movable object 67. FIG. 16 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 3, and shows a simplified view of the center decorative component 64 as viewed from above.
In FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, in order to secure the detection areas 161 a to 161 c of the three touch sensors provided in the decorative symbol display device 60, the depth of the installation area of the columnar movable object 66 is set in the first embodiment. For example, it is about 3 times larger than the form. As shown in FIG. 3, in the first embodiment, when the center decorative component 64 is viewed from above, the columnar movable objects 66 are arranged in one row, but as shown in FIG. 16, In this embodiment, the columnar movable objects 66 are arranged in three rows.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the depth of the installation area of the columnar movable object 66 is about three times larger than that of the first embodiment, the game ball 71 that has moved from the installation area of the columnar movable object 66 is removed. The depth of the guide member 163 for guiding the disc-shaped movable object 67 is also made about three times larger than the guide member 70 shown in FIG. Then, in order to match the size of the game ball outflow region in the guide member 163 with the size of the “specific region 22 and outflow regions 23a to 23c”, the inclined portion 163a of the guide member 163 is tapered. Further, in order to prevent the game ball 71 from falling from the tapered portion, a wall portion 163b is formed in the tapered portion.

  A transmissive display device 162 including, for example, an organic EL display is provided on the front surface side of the guide member 163 and the columnar movable object 66 configured as described above. The transmissive display device 162 displays an image while making it possible to see through what is behind it. Therefore, the player displays the image displayed on the display screen of the transmissive display device 162, the game ball 71 moving by the operation of the columnar movable object 66, and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60. You can play a game while watching the image at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, when the box image 401 is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60, the box image 401 is also displayed on the display screen of the transmissive display device 162. However, the box image 401 displayed on the decorative design display device 60 and the box image 401 displayed on the transmissive display device 162 are different in at least one of color, shape, and size. . In this way, the player can easily identify which is the box image 401 displayed on the decorative design display device 60 or the transmissive display device 162.

  In this embodiment, the game ball 71 moves to the detection area 161a of the first touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60, and the position of the game ball 71 is detected by the first touch sensor. In this case, it is determined whether or not the display position of the box image 401 on the decorative symbol display device 60 matches the position of the game ball 71. On the other hand, when the game ball 71 moves to the detection area 161c of the second touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60, and the position of the game ball 71 is detected by the second touch sensor, the transmission type It is determined whether or not the display position of the box image 401 on the display device 162 matches the position of the game ball 71. Furthermore, when the game ball 71 moves to the detection area 161b of the third touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60, and the position of the game ball 71 is detected by the third touch sensor, the decorative symbol is displayed. It is determined whether the display position of the box image 401 on both the display device 60 and the transmissive display device 162 matches the position of the game ball 71.

  Here, it is detected by the first or third touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60 that the display position of the box image 401 on the decorative symbol display device 60 matches the position of the game ball 71. The position of the two-dimensional coordinates and the position of the two-dimensional coordinates of the “box image 401” on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 60 coincide with each other. Further, the fact that the display position of the box image 401 on the transmissive display device 162 coincides with the position of the game ball 71 is detected by the second or third touch sensor provided in the decorative symbol display device 60. This means that the position of the two-dimensional coordinates and the position of the two-dimensional coordinates of the “box image 401” on the display screen of the transmissive display device 162 coincide.

  If the display position of the box image 401 matches the position of the game ball 71, the box image 401 is changed to a notice image 402 as in the first embodiment described above. To do. In the present embodiment, when the display position of the box image 401 on the decorative symbol display device 60 matches the position of the game ball 71, the number of rounds at the time of V winning is displayed as the notice image 402. On the other hand, when the display position of the box image 401 on the transmissive display device 162 and the position of the game ball 71 coincide with each other, the notice image 402 differs from the number of rounds at the time of V winning (for example, as described above) V passing probability) is displayed.

  Note that “the effect image including the box image 401” displayed on the transmissive display device 162 is similar to the display pattern of the “effect image including the box image 401” displayed on the display screen of the decorative design display device 60. This display pattern also includes specific image display position information indicating at what timing and at what display position the box image 401 is to be displayed. Therefore, as described in the first embodiment, the effect display pattern determination unit 703 uses the specific image display position information to present the box image 401 displayed on the transmissive display device 162. The display position can be determined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display device to be compared with the position of the game ball 71 is made different depending on the position of the game ball 71 in the depth direction. Therefore, in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the position of the game ball 71 in the depth direction. In particular, as in the present embodiment, if different effects are performed in the decorative symbol display device 60 and the transmissive display device 162, it is possible to execute a wider variety of effects. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the behavior of the game ball 71 that has flowed into the center decoration component 64 and the effect that is performed when the game ball 71 is moving in the center decoration component 64.

  In the present embodiment, when the box image 401 is displayed on the display screen of the decorative design display device 60, the box image 401 is also displayed on the display screen of the transmissive display device 162. There is no need to do this. That is, the display of the box image 401 displayed on the decorative design display device 60 and the box image 401 displayed on the transmissive display device 162 may be individually controlled.

In the present embodiment, the box image 401 displayed on the decorative design display device 60 and the box image 401 displayed on the transmissive display device 162 have different colors and the like. The box image 401 displayed on the display device 60 may be the same as the box image 401 displayed on the transmissive display device 162. Further, an image other than the box image 401 (for example, a character image) may be displayed on the display screen of the transmissive display device 162 instead of the box image 401.
Also in this embodiment, various modifications described in the first embodiment can be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called type 1 and type 2 pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, any pachinko machine that gives a player a benefit by passing a game ball through a specific area may be used. This embodiment can be applied even to a pachinko machine. For example, the present embodiment can also be applied to a so-called second type pachinko machine referred to in the old rules. Furthermore, after the special winning opening is released according to the special symbol stopped and displayed based on the result of the lottery, the game ball passes through a specific area formed in the large winning opening, and then it develops into a “big winning”. The present embodiment can also be applied to a “small hit development jackpot type gaming machine” or the like.

The embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. Further, a means for supplying the program to the computer, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording such a program, or a transmission medium for transmitting such a program may be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. it can. A program product such as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded can also be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. The above programs, computer-readable recording media, transmission media, and program products are included in the scope of the present invention.
In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

1 is a front view illustrating an example of an external configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the 1st Embodiment of this invention and simplified and showed an example of the structure of the display screen vicinity of a decoration design display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the 1st Embodiment of this invention and simplified and showed an example of the positional relationship of a columnar movable object, a guide member, and a disk shaped movable object. It is the figure which showed the 1st Embodiment of this invention and simplified and showed an example of the mode that the content of the effect image changes. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a main flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and continues to FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. 10-1. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. 10-2. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 2nd start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st special game execution process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 2nd special game execution process. 4 is a flowchart illustrating details of a driving process according to the first embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a sub control board. It is the figure which showed the 2nd Embodiment of this invention and simplified and showed an example of the positional relationship of a columnar movable object, a guide member, and a disk shaped movable object.

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10 gaming machine 22 specific area 23 outflow area 26 normal electric accessory (second starting prize opening)
30 Second grand prize opening 60 Decorative design display device 64 Center decoration part 66 Columnar movable object 67 Disc-shaped movable object 68, 70 Guide member 162 Transmission type display device 201 Main control board 202 Sub control board 401 Box image 402 Preview image

Claims (7)

A game ball inflow device attached to the game board directly or via a member and capable of flowing game balls launched into the game board;
A movable accessory for opening and closing the inflow port of the game ball in the game ball inflow device;
An image display device provided in the game ball inflow device;
Production execution control means for controlling execution of the game production;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the game ball that has entered the game ball inflow device by the opening of the movable accessory and is on the display screen of the image display device; And
When the position detection means detects the position of the game ball, the effect execution control means controls the execution of the game effect based on the position.   When the position of the game ball detected by the position detection means is detected, the effect execution control means executes the effect of the game based on the position and the content of the image displayed at the position. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is controlled. Determining means for determining whether or not the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detecting means is a predetermined content;
The effect execution control means displays on the display screen when the determination means determines that the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection means is a predetermined content. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the displayed image is changed.   When the determination unit determines that the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection unit is a predetermined content, the effect execution control unit displays the image as a game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is changed to a preview image indicating contents. Display information regarding the display timing and position of the predetermined content is included in data for displaying an image,
The production execution control means displays the image on the display screen using the data for displaying the image,
The determination means uses the display information included in the data for displaying the image, and the content of the image displayed at the position detected by the position detection means is a predetermined content. The game machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein it is determined whether or not.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the effect execution control means scrolls an image displayed on a display screen of the image display device.   7. The member according to claim 1, further comprising a member for floating the game ball that has entered the game ball inflow device when the movable accessory is opened on the display screen of the image display device. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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