JP2008253621A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reporting a game state in such a reporting form that a player does not easily recognize it while adding a new game form by providing a plurality of start ports. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine relating to this invention includes: a main CPU 201 for executing the control of either one of a high probability state which is a game state wherein the probability of determining a big winning game state is relatively high and a non-high probability state, and counting game balls passing through a first kind sudden probability variation start port 31 or a first kind low sudden probability variation start port 32 as holding storage; and a sub CPU 301 for executing the output control of reporting information in a liquid crystal display device 21. The sub CPU 301 outputs the reporting information in the liquid crystal display device 21 in a form according to the game state controlled by the main CPU 201 when the state of the holding storage counted by the main CPU 201 and the game balls which enter a second kind big winning device 15 satisfy a prescribed condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game ball.

  Conventionally, in general pachinko machines, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the start opening (special area) on the game board, and when this big hit lottery is won, Control of the big hit gaming state which is advantageous to the player as compared with other gaming states is started. Here, the probability of winning the big win lottery is determined in advance, but when the gaming state shifts to a so-called high probability state, the probability of winning the lottery is improved. Note that the timing for shifting to the high probability state is generally after the end of the big hit gaming state.

In recent years, in order to increase the chances that a big hit lottery is executed, a gaming machine having a plurality of the above-described start ports has also appeared (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2006-026042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  However, although the conventional techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 can increase the chances of winning a big hit lottery at a plurality of start openings, the functions of each start opening are almost the same, so the game form The fresh taste was lacking.

  In addition, in recent years, a game machine that can perform a falling lottery whether or not to suddenly end the high probability state, a game that performs a sudden probability change that is a big hit that is difficult to determine whether or not it has won, etc. has appeared. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize the current gaming state only with the above-described conventional technology (that is, in recent years when the gaming forms are diversified, whether the probability of winning the big hit at the present time is high or low. Difficult to recognize).

  Although the above-mentioned conventional technology with a plurality of starting points can certainly contribute to the improvement of the starting rate and the interest, the timing of ending the game if the winning probability of the big hit cannot be recognized Since it is impossible to grasp the timing of moving the base and the platform, eventually, the rate of appearance and the interest are lowered.

  In view of the above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to introduce a gaming machine that can add a new game form to a plurality of start ports and can notify the current gaming state, but so that the gaming state can be recognized too easily. If it becomes, the ball-out rate may be improved more than necessary, and there is a risk that the result will be too much gambling.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a gaming state in a notification mode that is difficult for a player to recognize while adding a new gaming form by having a plurality of start ports. And

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is provided in a game area (game area 2a) where a game ball (game ball 400) rolls, and in the game area, A first special region (first type high ramming start port 31, first type low ramming start port 32) that can be won by passing, and a second special region (second type start port 33) different from the first special region. ) And whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to other gaming states when the gaming ball passes through the first special area. A first lottery means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200), a notification means (liquid crystal display device 21) for outputting notification information, and a notification control means (sub-control for performing output control of notification information in the notification means) CPU 301) and lottery by the first lottery means If the identification information is determined by the first identification information determining means (sub CPU 301) for determining the identification information indicating the lottery result and the first identification information determining means when the identification information is determined by the notification means. Of the first identification information display control means (sub CPU301) for performing control to stop and display the identification information determined by the first identification information determination means after the variable display, and among the game balls that have passed through the first special area The first reserved memory number counting means (main memory) that counts the game balls that have not been controlled by the first identification information display control means as the reserved memory until the control by the first identification information display control means ends. When the big hit gaming state is determined by the main CPU 201) of the control circuit 200 and the first lottery means, the probability that the big hit gaming state is determined by the first lottery means is relatively high. A game after the end of the jackpot gaming state, either a high probability state that is a skill state or a non-high probability state that is a gaming state in which the probability of a jackpot gaming state being determined by the first lottery means is relatively low When the big hit gaming state is determined by the gaming state determining means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for determining the state and the first lottery means, the identification information indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the notification means. The game state control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling the game state determined by the game state determination means when the big hit game state is controlled later and the control of the big hit game state is finished. The variable winning device (the first) is provided in the game area so that the inside can be visually recognized, and can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can be easily won and a closed state in which a game ball can hardly be won. 2 types of large winning devices 15) and variable winning device control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling the variable winning device to be opened when a game ball is won in the second special area. The notification control means responds to the state of the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory counting means and the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when the game ball won in the variable winning device satisfies a predetermined condition. In this manner, the notification information in the notification means is output.

  According to this configuration, when the game ball passes through the first special area, the big lottery lottery is performed by the first lottery means, whereas when the game ball passes through the second special area, the variable winning device control is performed. By means of the control, the variable winning device is controlled to be opened.

  That is, according to the present invention, since the functions of the plurality of start ports (first special area, second special area) can be made different from each other, a new game form can be added, and further enhancement of interest Can be achieved.

  In addition, the gaming state notification in the present invention is performed by changing the notification information in the notification unit to a mode corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit.

  That is, the notification of the gaming state in the present invention can be performed only by changing the notification information. Therefore, the player cannot recognize the gaming state unless the information is carefully observed.

  According to this, it is possible to notify the gaming state in a notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize while adding a new gaming form by having a plurality of start ports.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the ball-out rate is improved more than necessary or the fear of excessive gambling while notifying the player of the game state.

  Further, the game state notification in the present invention is performed when the state of the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory counting means and the game ball won in the variable winning device satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, the first reserved memory count). When the number of reserved storages counted by the means is 4 or more, the game ball that has won the variable winning device passes through a predetermined area, etc.), so the timing of the notification can be limited, and the gaming state Can be made more difficult to recognize.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the notification control means is configured such that the game ball that has won the variable winning device passes a predetermined area (the notification area 40). The notification information in the notification means is output in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  According to this configuration, the notification of the gaming state is performed when the game ball that has won the variable winning device passes a predetermined area. In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to add pleasure for aiming to pass the game ball to the predetermined area, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the present invention described in claim 3 is provided in a variable winning device, and a specific area (specifying a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device can be specified) The game state control means includes a region (V zone) 15d), and the gaming state control means performs a predetermined number of round operations in which the total sum of the opening times of the variable winning devices per unit time becomes relatively large when a game ball wins a specific region. A specific jackpot gaming state (type 2 jackpot gaming state) that is a gaming state to be performed is controlled, and the notification control means is a gaming state control means when a game ball that has won a variable winning device has won a particular area. The notification information in the notification means is output in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the player.

  According to this configuration, the notification of the gaming state is performed when the game ball that has won the variable winning device wins a specific area. In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to add pleasure for aiming to win a game ball in the specific area, so that it is possible to further enhance interest.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the notification control means has a predetermined number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory counting means. When it is reached, the notification information in the notification means is output in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  According to this configuration, the notification of the gaming state is performed when the number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory counting unit reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4). In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, since it is possible to add pleasure that aims to pass the game ball to the first special area, it is possible to further improve the interest.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the notification control means includes a hold memory that is counted by the first hold memory counting means. When the game ball that has been a chance to win the lottery by the first lottery means is stored, the notification information in the notification means is output in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the game state control means. To do.

  According to this configuration, the notification of the gaming state is made when the game ball that has been a chance to win the lottery by the first lottery means is stored in the hold memory counted by the first hold memory counting means (that is, , When the winning of the big hit gaming state is ensured). In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the notification control means is variable when triggered by the passing of the game ball to the second special area. When hold storage occurs between the start of the open state of the winning device and the return to the closed state, the notification information in the notification means is output in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the notification of the game state is generated during the period from when the open state of the variable winning device is started when the game ball passes to the second special area until it returns to the closed state. Will be done if you do. In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to notify the game state in a notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize while adding a new game form by having a plurality of start ports.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 29 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a function of a so-called “first type” type gaming machine (digital pachislot machine) and a type of gaming machine (“wing type”) called “second type”. It is categorized as a complex type game machine including functions.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a second type grand prize according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol related switch input processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the present embodiment. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the specific area winning process according to FIG. 9, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the notification area passing detection process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 is the second type start opening winning process according to the present embodiment. Show the processing procedure of FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control process according to the present embodiment, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 13 is the flowchart of the present embodiment. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol display time management processing according to FIG. 14, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the fluctuation shortening end determination processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 15 is the jackpot start waiting time management according to this embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type game control processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type big hit gaming state control processing according to the present embodiment, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type big winning device opening start process according to the present embodiment, FIG. 20 is the flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type big winning device opening end process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. The flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the command reception interruption processing which relates to this execution form, FIG. 22 is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine which relates to this execution form, FIG. 23 is this execution form FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a high probability state fall lottery table according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the upper limit short game number determination table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 27 is an example of a display mode of the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of a character image according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example when the character image is changed to a mode corresponding to a high probability state. .

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a main body frame 3a to which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The main body frame 3a is pivotally attached to the outer frame 3b (that is, the main body frame 3a is supported with one end of the main body frame 3a being supported as a rotation fulcrum and is supported by the outer frame 3b so as to be opened and closed). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the main body frame 3a and the outer frame 3b. The main body frame 3 a of the gaming machine main body 3 is provided with speakers 8 a and 8 b, a glass door 4 that covers the game board 2 so as to be visible, a dish unit 5, and a launch handle 7.

  One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  The game board 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by the rail 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can roll down. In the game area 2a, there are obstacles such as game nails and windmills, which are not particularly labeled, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a first type big prize device 14, a second kind big prize device (variable prizes). Device) 15, Out port 17, Type 1 high collision start port (first special region) 31, Type 1 low collision start port (first special region) 32, Type 2 start port (second special region) 33 Game members such as are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the lower left side of the game board 2, there are a first special symbol display 24a, normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, four first special symbol hold memory indicators 27, and four normal symbols. A symbol passing memory display 23 and round operation number displays 51a to 51d are provided. Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a second special symbol display 24b and four second special symbol hold storage indicators 28 are provided.

  The first special symbol indicator 24a varies depending on the winning of the first type high-impact start port 31. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display 24a is comprised by several 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, if the jackpot symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “64”, “60”, “54”, “50”, “44”, “40”) is stopped and displayed, It shifts to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. In this big hit game state, as will be described later, the second type big prize device 15 (FIG. 2) is opened, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second type big prize device 15. It becomes a state.

  Below the first special symbol display 24a, normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are provided. The normal symbol display unit 25a is composed of a green LED display lamp, while the normal symbol display unit 25b is composed of a red LED display lamp. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately to form a normal symbol. Displayed blinking. Here, the blinking of the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b is finished (the time until the blinking is finished is 50 seconds during the non-shortening state (moving member opening disadvantageous state) to be described later (moving member opening advantage). In the state), it is 5 seconds.) When the normal symbol display 25a, which is a green LED, is stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “normal hit”), the first type high-accuracy start port 31 is displayed. The variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b, which will be described later, are switched to an open state in which the game ball is likely to win the first type high-impact start port 31 for a predetermined time (the time for the open state is in a non-short-time state) On the other hand, if it is in the short time state, the open state for 1.8 seconds is repeated three times.)

  Here, the short time state means a state in which the average symbol blinking display time of the normal symbol is shorter than in other states (in the non-temporary short state), and the number of blinking display times of the normal symbol per hour is improved. Furthermore, when the time is shortened, the variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b are improved so that the frequency at which the game ball is switched to the open state where the game ball is easily awarded to the first type high-impact start port 31 is improved compared to the non-time-short state. Become.

  Note that the control of the short time state is performed until the change display of the special symbol satisfies the end condition (the number of short games at the upper limit time) of the movable member open advantageous state determined by the main CPU (open advantageous state end condition determining means) 201 described later. (Until the end condition is reached) or until a big hit lottery (first lottery) by a first lottery means described later is won.

  Below the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, four first special symbol hold storage indicators 27 are provided. The first special symbol hold memory display 27 displays the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display that is held by turning on or off (the number of first hold memories (hold memory) to be described later).

  Further, four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are provided below the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b. The normal symbol passage memory display 23 displays the number of executions of the normal symbol variation display held by turning on or off (the number of passage memories described later).

  On the right side of the first special symbol display 24a, first type round operation number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The first type round operation number display units 51a to 51d display the first type round operation number described later during execution of the big hit gaming state. The first-type round operation number display devices 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each of the dodd LEDs, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed. (2 to the fourth power pattern). Note that the first-type round operation frequency indicators 51a to 51d may include a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The second special symbol indicator 24b varies depending on the winning of the first type low-collision start port 32. Moreover, the 2nd special symbol display 24b is comprised by several 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, if the jackpot symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “64”, “60”, “54”, “50”, “44”, “40”) is stopped and displayed, It shifts to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. In this big hit game state, as will be described later, the second type big prize device 15 (FIG. 2) is opened, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second type big prize device 15. It becomes a state.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display 24b, four second special symbol hold storage indicators 28 are provided. The second special symbol hold memory display 28 displays the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (the number of second hold memory (holding memory) to be described later).

  In addition, a display area 21a of a liquid crystal display device (notification means) 21 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 2. In the display area 21a, the first special symbol display 24a and the second special symbol display 24a are provided. An effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the symbol display 24b is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b, a decorative symbol (production) composed of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. (For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. In addition, when the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the first special symbol display 24a and the second special symbol display 24b are stopped and displayed, the decoration information for effect is also stopped and displayed on the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. The

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that the big hit is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. It is displayed in the display area 21a. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b, the effect is displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. The combination of the decorative symbols becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and “Big Bonus !!” In addition to the character image such as the character image, a happy character image is displayed in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 21 provides notification information (character images 100 and 101 (FIGS. 27 to 29). Note that in FIG. 27, description of game members such as the first type high collision start 31 is omitted. ) Output (display) is also a notification means. Here, in a normal time, the character image 100 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by output control (display control) of a sub CPU (notification control means) 301 described later. Specifically, an action in which the character image 100 swings down a hammer (an action in which the character image 100 changes in the order of FIGS. 28A to 28C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operations may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 has translucency, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a position that can be visually recognized through the translucent portion of the game board 2, that is, the game board. 2 is placed behind. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 21 behind the game board 2, for example, the game nail planting area and the game member installation area are enlarged, and the degree of freedom in layout is increased. Can be further increased.

  In the lower left portion of the game area 2a in the game board 2, there is provided a first-type high-impact start port (first special area) 31 to which variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b are attached. In addition, the variable member is not attached to the lower right side of the game area 2a in the game board 2 (that is, different from the first type high urgent start port 31). ) 32 is provided. The variable wings 31 a and 31 b are in an open state in which the game ball wins the first type high-impact start port 31 and easily passes through the inside, and the variable wings 31 a and 31 b are closed so that the game ball does not easily pass through the inside The state can be selectively changed.

  Specifically, the variable blades 31a and 31b are located on both sides of the first type high-impact start port 31 and can be varied between the open state and the closed state by being variable.

  Here, the closed state of the variable wings 31a and 31b is a state in which the variable wings 31a and 31b are closed and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first type high-accuracy start port 31. On the other hand, the open state of the variable wings 31a and 31b is a state in which the variable wings 31a and 31b are opened in an inverted eight-character shape and the game ball easily enters the first type high urgent start port 31. In addition, the first type high urgent start port 31 is in a closed state during normal times.

  Here, when a game ball wins the first type high-impact start port 31 and passes through the inside, a random number value for jackpot lottery etc. is extracted as the first reserved memory, and the first reserved memory is the main memory described later. It is stored in the first reserved storage area (“0” to “4”) of the RAM 203. The number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four first special symbol reserved storage indicators 27 described above. ing.

  For example, when two first reserved memories are stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”), two of the four first special symbol reserved storage indicators 27 Lights up. Notifying the player of the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) by the number of lighting of the first special symbol storage memory indicator 27. Can do. Note that the change and stop of the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 24a is performed based on the first reserved memory.

  Further, when a game ball wins the first type low-impact start port 32 and passes through the inside, a random number value for big hit lottery is extracted as the second reserved memory, and the second reserved memory is stored in a main RAM 203 described later. Are stored in the second reserved storage area ("0" to "4"). Then, the number of second reserved memories stored in the second reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four second special symbol reserved storage indicators 28 described above. ing.

  For example, when two second reserved memories are stored in (“1” to “4”) of the second reserved storage area, two of the four second special symbol reserved storage indicators 28 are stored. Lights up. Notifying the player of the number of second reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory area ("1" to "4") by the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved memory display 28. Can do. Note that the change and stop of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 24b are performed based on the second reserved memory.

  Here, the number of the first reserved memories and the number of the second reserved memories described above are counted by a main CPU (first reserved memory number counting means) 201 described later.

  Passing gates 13 for detecting a passing game ball are provided on the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 2. When a game ball passes through the passing gate 13, a random number value for normal winning lottery is extracted as passing memory, and the passing memory is stored in a passing storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. Is done. Based on this passing memory, the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked for a predetermined time. Further, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 described above.

  For example, when two passage memories are stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are lit. The number of lighting of the normal symbol passing memory display 23 can inform the player of the number of passing memories stored in the passing memory area (“1” to “4”).

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won.

  The first type grand prize winning device 14 is a so-called attacker type opening / closing device having a door 14a and a game ball receiving port, and a closed state in which the door 14a is closed and it becomes difficult to win a game ball (win). The door 14a is opened and opened and closed to facilitate the winning of game balls (ie, the first type large winning device 14 is in an open state in which game balls are easy to enter). It can be changed to a closed state where it is difficult to enter). Further, inside the first type grand prize winning device 14, there is provided a passing area through which the game balls won in the first type big prize winning device 14 can pass.

  Here, the open state of the first type grand prize winning device 14 is a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls wins the first kind big prize winning device 14, or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Until the condition (e.g., elapses) is satisfied. A series of opening / closing operations from when the first type big prize winning device 14 is in the open state to when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the state is changed to the closed state is referred to as a first type round operation. The first type round operation is counted as the number of first type rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first type round operation may be referred to as a first type first round and a second type as a first type second round.

  In the above-mentioned big hit game state, the number of times of the first type round operation is repeatedly executed, and in the big hit game state, the number of first type round operations is the main CPU (first lottery means described later). ) It is continued until the first type upper limit round operation number (opening number) determined by 201 is reached.

  The number of first type upper limit round operations determined by the main CPU (first lottery means) 201 differs depending on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. For example, in this embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b is 64 or 60, the number of first type upper limit round operations is 15 rounds, When the number symbol stopped or displayed on the first special symbol indicator 24a or the second special symbol indicator 24b is 54 or 50, the number of first type upper limit round operations is 10 rounds, and the first special symbol indicator 24a Alternatively, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b is 44 or 40, the number of first type upper limit round operations is two rounds.

  In other words, the big hit gaming state with the number of first type upper limit round operations of 15 rounds or 10 rounds is an example of a game that has a long period of playing the big hit gaming state and is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, the big hit gaming state is referred to as “ The first jackpot gaming state is called “first jackpot gaming state”, and the number of first-type upper limit round operations is two rounds. The jackpot gaming state has a shorter period of playing the jackpot gaming state compared to the long game, and the game compared to the first jackpot gaming state. This is an example of a game that is disadvantageous to the user (hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state is referred to as a “second jackpot gaming state”). The number of first type upper limit round operations is not limited to 2, 10, 15 rounds. For example, the number of first type upper limit round operations may be selected from a “1” round to a “15” round by a predetermined lottery.

  A second type start port 33 is arranged between the above-described first type high rush accuracy start port 31 and first type low lash start port 32. When a game ball that has won a prize at the second type starting port 33 passes through the inside, a second type big winning device 15 described later is in an open state.

  Next, the structure of the second type big prize device 15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the configuration of the second type grand prize winning device 15 and its surroundings according to the present embodiment.

  The second type large winning device 15 is arranged at the center of the game area 2a, and as shown in FIG. 3, left and right receiving ports 15c through which the game ball 400 can win, and left and right open / close blades 15a for opening and closing the receiving port 15c. A horizontal plate 15f is provided for temporarily retaining the game ball 400 that has won (entered) a prize from the receiving port 15c. The horizontal plate 15f is generally called, for example, a shelf plate. In addition, each receiving port 15c is provided with a second type big winning device detection switch 151 which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the big winning device 15.

  Furthermore, below the horizontal plate 15f, a floor surface (passage stage) 16 formed as a downwardly inclined surface from the back to the front as a whole is provided. Hereinafter, the portion located in the back of the floor surface 16 is referred to as an inlet position 16a, and the portion located in the front of the floor surface 16 is referred to as an outlet position 16b.

  In addition, on the extension line on the left end side of the floor surface 16 and the extension line on the right end side of the floor surface 16 in the exit position 16b, a passing area 15e through which a game ball can pass (winning) is provided, Between the passage area 15e, a specific area (V zone) 15d in which a game ball can be won is provided (see FIG. 3), that is, the specific area 15d is on an extension line at the center of the floor surface 16. Provided).

  Here, the front surface of the second type grand prize winning device 15 is covered with a glass plate 30 (FIGS. 2 and 3), which is a transparent member, so that the internal structure described above can be visually recognized. In addition, the front surface of the second type grand prize winning device 15 may be covered with a translucent member.

  In the second type large prize winning device 15, the open / close blade 15a is closed in the closed state where the open / close blade 15a is closed and it becomes difficult to win the game ball into the receiving port 15c (see FIG. 2). An opening / closing operation is performed with an open state (see FIG. 3) that facilitates winning of a game ball into the receiving port 15c (in FIG. 3, the open state of the open / close blade 15a is indicated by a solid line). On the other hand, the closed state of the opening / closing blade 15a is indicated by a broken line).

  Here, the game ball 400 that has won the receiving port 15c by opening the opening / closing blade 15a falls to the upper surface portion of the horizontal plate 15f, and moves backward while moving on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 15f.

  Then, the game ball that has moved to the back passes through the gap between the horizontal plate 15f and the back wall 15h, and falls (inflows) to the back (entrance position 16a) of the floor surface 16 of the second type big prize winning device 15. The game ball that has flowed into the entrance position 16a of the floor 16 rolls toward the front (exit position 16b) and then wins the specific area 15d or the passage area 15e.

  In addition, a notification area (predetermined area) 40 through which a game ball won in the second type big prize winning device 15 can pass is provided between the entrance position 16a and the exit position 16b on the left side of the floor surface 16. (See FIG. 3). When the total number of hold memories (first hold memory and second hold memory) counted by a main CPU (first hold memory counting means) 201 described later reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4), the notification area 40 is displayed. When the game ball 400 passes, the notification information in the liquid crystal display device (notification means) 21 is controlled by the main CPU 201 which is the game state control means under the control of a sub CPU (notification control means) 301 described later. Is output in a manner corresponding to the above.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the player can check the notification information when the game ball 400 passes through the notification area 40 when the number of reserved memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4). Can be recognized. Further, in the present invention, the position of the notification area 40 is not limited to the above-described example, and may naturally be provided at other positions. For example, it may be provided in the specific region 15d. In this case, the game ball that wins the specific area 15d passes through the notification area.

  The out port 17 includes a general winning port 12, a pass gate 13, a first type large winning device 14, a second type large winning device (variable winning device) 15, an out port 17, a first type high sudden start port 31, a first This is a device in which game balls that have not won (entered) a ball into both the seed low-probability start port 32 and the second type start port 33 flow in and are collected. The collected game balls are discharged out of the game area 2a.

  In the present embodiment, the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) and the second reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) are stored. The number of second reserved memories and the number of passage memories stored in the passing storage areas ("1" to "4") are respectively the first special symbol reserved memory display 27 and the second special symbol reserved memory indicator 28. However, the normal symbol passing storage display 23 is not limited to this, and may be displayed on another display medium. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Below the glass door 4 described above, a dish unit 5 is arranged as shown in FIG. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area 2a is disposed at the upper portion of the tray unit 5, and overflows from the upper tray 5a by paying out at the lower portion of the tray unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which the played game balls are stored is disposed. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  On the right side of the dish unit 5, a launch handle 7 is provided that is rotated when a game ball is launched to the game area 2 a via the rail 6. The launch handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  When the player turns the launch handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game ball in the upper plate 5a is sent to the launch device 90 (see FIG. 4) by the launch ball supply device (not shown). The launching device 90 launches the game area 2 a along the rail 6.

  Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 4), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 determines whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state according to the program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 and the winning to the first type high hit probability starting port 31. The first big hit lottery table (FIG. 24 (a)) referred to when the big hit lottery (the first lottery) is made, the big hit whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state according to the winning to the second kind start port 33 The second big hit lottery table (FIG. 24 (b)) that is referred to when performing the lottery (first lottery), when performing the falling lottery process for determining whether to shift (fall) from the high probability state to the low probability state High probability state falling lottery table to be referred to (FIG. 25), upper limit short game number determination table (FIG. 26) to be referred to when determining the upper limit short game number that is the end condition of the short time state, variable wing (variable member) 31a and 31b are opened A normal lottery table that is referred to when performing a normal lottery (second lottery) of whether or not, a variable display pattern determination table that is referred to when a variable display pattern is determined by random number lottery, and other effects A main ROM 202 is mounted which stores various probability tables that are referred to when the lottery is performed.

  The main RAM 203 includes a first reserved storage counter for counting the first reserved storage stored in first reserved storage areas (“0” to “4”) described later, and a second reserved storage area (“0” described later). To a second reserved memory counter for counting the second reserved memory stored in “4”), and a passage for counting a passing memory stored in a later-described passing storage area (“0” to “4”). Memory counter, hour / hour counter for storing the number of times the special symbol fluctuates during the time-short state, and the number of game balls won in the first-type big winning device 14 during one first-type round operation 1st type big winning device winning counter, 1st type big winning device winning counter for storing the number of game balls won in the second type big winning device 15 during one round operation, one big hit gaming state In the first kind Lau Type 1 round operation counter for storing the number of times the de operation has been performed, comprising a like round operation counter for storing the number of times the round operation is performed in one of the two big hit during the game state.

  Here, the main RAM 203 has first reserved storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The first reserved storage area is an area in which the above-described first reserved storage is stored in order from the first reserved storage area “0”. Further, the random number for jackpot lottery stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the reserved storage displayed on the first special symbol hold storage display 27, and the first The jackpot lottery random value stored in the reserved storage area “0” is used for the jackpot lottery process and the like.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has second reserved storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The second reserved storage area is an area in which the above-described second reserved storage is stored in order from the second reserved storage area “0”. Further, the random number for jackpot lottery stored in the second reserved memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the reserved memory displayed on the second special symbol reserved memory display 28, and the second The jackpot lottery random value stored in the reserved storage area “0” is used for the jackpot lottery process and the like.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has (“0” to “4”) passing storage areas.

  The passing storage area is an area in which the normal lottery random numbers extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are sequentially stored from the passing storage area “0”. The random numbers for normal winning lottery stored in the passage storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the passage storage displayed on the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the passage storage area “0”. The random value for lottery per ordinary memorized in “” is used for the lottery per ordinary.

  The main RAM 203 includes a big hit gaming state flag. Here, the big hit gaming state flag is set to (00) in the initial state, and when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, a value (01) indicating that the big hit is being set is set, and the gaming state is the first When a transition to the 2nd type big hit gaming state is made, a value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set is set.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a V flag. Here, (00) is set to the V flag in the initial state, and when the continuation of the second type big hit gaming state is confirmed, a value (77) indicating the second type big hit continuation is set. ing.

  The main RAM 203 includes a game state flag. Here, the gaming state flag is set to a value (01) indicating a high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state described later, and is suddenly changed when the gaming state is shifted to a sudden probability changing state described later. A value (02) indicating is set. When the gaming state is shifted to a non-high probability state described later, a value (00) indicating the non-high probability state is set.

  The main CPU 201 includes first lottery means, gaming state determination means, special symbol determination means, special symbol variation display pattern determination means, gaming state control means, special winning device control means, variable winning device control means, and first reserved memory count. Each means of a means, a movable member lottery means, an open game control means, an open advantageous state end condition determination means, a first fall lottery means, a movable member lottery result derivation means, a movable member control means, and a command transmission means.

  The first lottery means is advantageous to the player when the game ball has passed through the first type high hit probability start port 31 or the first type low hit probability start port 32 as compared to other game states. This is means for performing a jackpot lottery (first lottery) for determining whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state.

  For example, the first lottery means, when a game ball passes through the first type high hit probability start port 31 or the first type low hit probability start port 32, the lottery based on the random number value for the big hit lottery extracted by the random number lottery To determine whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state.

  The first lottery means, when determining the big hit gaming state, the first big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the second big hit gaming state disadvantageous to the player as compared with the first big hit gaming state. (2 round jackpot gaming state) is determined.

  Here, the first lottery means is such that when the game ball passes through the first type high-accuracy start opening 31, the first lottery means is more effective than when the game ball passes through the first type low-accuracy start opening 32. The first lottery is performed with an increased probability of winning the 2 big hit gaming state.

  Further, the first lottery means, when determining the big hit gaming state, the number of first type round actions (first type big winning device 15) according to the start opening into which the game ball that has triggered the determination has entered. Is a means for determining the first type upper limit round operation frequency. The first lottery means in the present embodiment determines any one of 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds as the number of first type upper limit round operations. The first lottery means determines the second round as the number of first-type upper limit round operations when the second jackpot gaming state (two round jackpot gaming state) is determined. Further, when the first jackpot gaming state is determined, the first lottery means determines one of 15 rounds and 10 rounds.

  The gaming state determining means is means for determining the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big winning gaming state is determined by the first lottery means (when the big winning gaming state is won).

  Specifically, the gaming state determination means includes a high probability state that is a gaming state in which the probability that the big hit gaming state is determined by the first lottery means (the winning probability of the big hit gaming state) is relatively high, and the big winning gaming state Any one of the non-high probability states in which the winning probability is a relatively low gaming state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The special symbol determining means is a means for determining a special symbol indicating the lottery result when a lottery is performed by the first lottery means.

  Specifically, the special symbol determining means, when the lottery based on the prize winning to the first type high hit probability starting port 31 is performed by the first lottery means, the first special A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display 24a is determined, and a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol is generated and set. In addition, the special symbol determining means, when the lottery based on the winning to the first type low-accuracy start opening 32 is performed by the first lottery means, the second special symbol indicator based on the lottery result A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 24b is determined, and a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol is generated and set.

  The special symbol variation display pattern determining means is a means for determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 24a and the second special symbol display 24b.

  Specifically, the special symbol variation display pattern determination means determines the special symbols in the first special symbol display 24a and the second special symbol display 24b based on the lottery result of the first lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery. The fluctuation display pattern and the fluctuation display time are determined. Further, the special symbol variation display pattern determining means generates and sets a variation display pattern command indicating the determined variation display pattern and variation display time.

  The gaming state control means determines the big hit gaming state by the first lottery means, and the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b indicates that the big hit lottery (for example, When “64”, “60”, “54”, “50”, “44”, “40”, etc.) are stopped and displayed, the game state is determined to be a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player (first To the jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state) and control of the jackpot gaming state.

  Here, the control of the big hit gaming state by the gaming state control means is the first type upper limit round operation in which the number of first type round operations executed by the special prize device control means described later is determined by the first lottery means. Continue until the number is reached.

  Further, the gaming state control means is means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means.

  Specifically, the gaming state control unit controls the gaming state (for example, a high probability state or a non-high probability state) determined by the gaming state determination unit when the control of the jackpot gaming state is completed. .

  In the present embodiment, a high probability state that is performed after the second jackpot gaming state (that is, a high probability state that is performed after the jackpot gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player) is referred to as a sudden probability change state.

  Here, when the game state control means decides to change to the non-high probability state by the first fall lottery means described later (the decision to drop the gaming state from the high probability state to the non-high probability state is made). If so, the non-high probability state is controlled.

  Further, the game state control means is provided on condition that the game ball won in the second type big prize device 15 is detected by the specific area detection switch 15j (that is, on condition that the game ball has won the specific area 15d). ), A means for controlling the second-type big hit gaming state, which is a gaming state in which a round operation in which the total opening time of the second-type big winning device 15 per unit time is relatively large is performed a predetermined number of times.

  When the second-type big hit gaming state is controlled, the round operation is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times) under the control of a variable winning device control means described later. Note that one round operation is performed until a certain condition is satisfied (the certain condition here is, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, 15 is continued for a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10). Further, the round operation is an operation in which the opening and closing of the second type big prize device 15 is performed in small increments.

  As described above, when the control of the second type big hit gaming state is performed, the round operation is repeatedly performed and the number of game balls winning the second type big winning device 15 increases, so it is inevitably given to the player. Played media (prize balls) will increase.

  When the game ball passes through the specific area 15d during the big hit gaming state, the second type big hit gaming state is started after the control of the big hit gaming state is completed. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery by the first lottery means is won during the second type big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is started after the control of the second type big hit gaming state is completed. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit gaming state and the second type big hit gaming state do not occur simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit gaming state and the second type big hit gaming state may occur simultaneously.

  The special winning device control means is means for controlling the first type big winning device 14 to be open when the big hit gaming state is being controlled by the gaming state control means. That is, the special winning device control means performs a series of first type round operations from the opening of the first type big winning device 14 to switching to the closed state when the big hit gaming state is being controlled. This is a means of continuing until reaching the first type upper limit round operation count determined by the first lottery means.

  The variable winning device control means controls the second type large winning device solenoid 73S to control the second type large when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the game ball passes through the inside of the second type starting port 33). When the winning device 15 is switched to the open state and the second state big winning device solenoid 73S is controlled by the gaming state control means, the second type large winning device solenoid 73S is controlled to perform the above-described round operation. Means for repeating the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times). Each round operation ends when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, or when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) have won a prize in the second type large winning device 15.

  The first reserved memory number counting means is a sub CPU (first identification information display), which will be described later, among the game balls that have passed through the first special area (the first type high-impact start port 31 and the first type low-probability start port 32). Control means) is means for counting game balls for which control by 301 has not ended until the control by the first identification information display control means is ended.

  Specifically, the first reserved memory number counting means counts the game balls that have passed through the first type high-impact start port 31 as the first reserved memory, while the game balls that have passed the first type low-probability start port 32. Is counted as the second reserved memory.

  The count of the first reserved memory is performed by counting up the first reserved memory counter, while the count of the second reserved memory is performed by counting up the second reserved memory counter.

  Here, when the reserved memory (that is, the sum of the value of the first reserved memory counter and the value of the second reserved memory counter) counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more, When passing through the notification area 40 in the second-type big winning device 15, the main CPU 201 notifies the sub CPU (notification control means) 301 of the current gaming state and includes a gaming state flag value. Generate and set a command.

  The game state notification by the sub CPU (notification control means) 301 to be described later is a case where the game state notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301, that is, the reservation memory (first reservation memory) counted by the first reservation memory number counting means. When the game ball passes through the notification area 40 when the sum of the value of the storage counter and the value of the second hold storage counter is 4 or more, the notification timing may be limited. It is possible to make the recognition of the gaming state more difficult.

  The movable member lottery means whether or not the variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b in the first type high-impact start port 31 are opened on the condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 13. It is means for performing (second lottery).

  For example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 13, the main CPU 201, which is a movable member lottery means, executes the lottery based on the random value for normal lottery extracted by random lottery, and the variable wing (variable member) 31a. , 31b is determined to be opened or not.

  When the jackpot gaming state is determined by the first lottery means, the opening game control means is from the end of the jackpot gaming state until the ending condition determined by the opening advantageous state ending condition determining means described later is satisfied ( The variable wings (variable members) 31a per unit time during the number of times of special symbol change display (the value of the short time counter described later) reaches the upper limit short time number of games determined by the open advantageous state end condition determining means) This is means for controlling the short state (movable member opening advantageous state) when the sum of the open state times of 31b becomes relatively large.

  The open advantageous state end condition determining means is a means for determining the end condition (number of short games at the upper limit) of the movable member open advantageous state when the big hit gaming state is determined by the first lottery means.

  This upper limit short game count (terminating condition for moving member release advantageous state) is a value that becomes the end condition of the short time mode, and the number of times of special symbol variation display (the value of the short time counter described later) has reached the upper limit short game count. In this case (that is, when the condition for ending the time-saving state is satisfied), the time-saving state is ended.

  The first falling lottery means has a high probability that the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is high when the game ball passes through the first type high-impact start port 31 in the high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is means for lottery whether to change (fall) from a state to a non-high probability state. When the first falling lottery means decides to change (fall) to the non-high probability state, the gaming state control means ends the control of the high probability state and controls the non-high probability state. I do.

  In this embodiment, even if the control of the high probability state is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, depending on the lottery result by the first falling lottery means, accidentally, non-high probability There is a possibility of falling into a state. In this case, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the game in the high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the first type high-probability start port 31 during the high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state, there is a possibility of falling from the high probability state. According to this, since the privilege balance between the first-type high-accuracy start port 31 and the first-type low-coincidence start port 32 can be more reliably maintained, it is possible to further reduce the difference in the balls at the plurality of start ports. . Therefore, it is possible to more reliably maintain the game balance while giving the plurality of start ports different characteristics.

  The movable member lottery result deriving unit is a unit for deriving the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed since the lottery by the movable member lottery unit.

  Specifically, the movable member lottery result deriving means, when the lottery is performed by the movable member lottery means, the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked for a predetermined time, and then the movable member lottery result is derived. The lottery result of the means is derived to the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b.

  For example, the movable member lottery result deriving means turns on the normal symbol display 25a after blinking the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b for a predetermined time when the normal hit is determined by the movable member lottery means. Control to stop and display.

  When the open state is determined by the movable member lottery means and the movable member lottery result deriving means derives the lottery result indicating that the variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b are opened by the movable member control means ( This is a means for performing control to open the variable wings (variable members) 31a and 31b when the normal symbol display 25a is stopped and displayed while the light is on.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of each means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission means transmits the generated various commands (for example, a change display pattern command, a stop symbol command, a game information notification command, etc.) to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300, so that the game The production is executed.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above-described various commands, display effects by the liquid crystal display device 21 and the like, sound effects by sound output means such as speakers 8a and 8b, and lamps or LEDs (for example, decoration lamps 39a). ) And the like.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 has a passing gate switch 19Sa that is provided inside the passing gate 13 and detects a game ball passing through the passing gate 13, and a first type high A first-type high-accuracy start-up switch 19a, which is a sensor provided in the urgent start-up port 31 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first-type high-consecutive start-up port 31 and passes through the inside, A first-type low-collision start-up switch 19b and a second-type start-up port 33 that are provided in the start-up port 32 and are sensors that detect the game ball that passes through the first-type low-collision start-up port 32. A second type start port switch 19c, which is a sensor that detects a game ball that is provided in the second type and wins the second type start port 33 and passes through the second type start port 33, is connected.

  Also, the I / O port is connected to a first-type big winning device detection switch 19Se that is provided in a passing region in the first-type big winning device 14 and is a sensor that detects a game ball passing through the passing region. ing.

  Further, the I / O port is provided with a receiving port 15c of the second type large winning device (variable winning device) 15 and is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the second type large winning device 15. A special region detection switch 15l, a specific region detection switch 15j which is provided in a specific region 15d in the second type large winning device 15 and detects a game ball winning in the specific region 15d, and a second type large prize Provided in the passing area 15e in the device 15 and provided in the passing area detection switch 15k, which is a sensor for detecting a game ball winning in the passing area 15e, in the notification area 40 in the second type large winning device 15, A notification area detection switch 41 (FIGS. 3 and 4) that is a sensor that detects a game ball that passes through the area 40, and a general winning opening switch that is a sensor that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12. Ji 19sb, and backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM203 are connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, a movable member solenoid 71S that drives the variable blades (variable members) 31a and 31b of the first type high-impact start port 31; a first type big prize device solenoid 72S that opens and closes the door 14a of the first kind big prize device 14; An actuator such as a second type big prize device solenoid 73S for opening and closing the opening / closing blade 15a of the second kind big prize device 15 is connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 selects each of the actuators 72S to 74S according to the input detection signal. Are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the decorative lamp 39a, and the payout control circuit that has received this control command (command). The operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the firing control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a includes a general winning port 12, a first type large winning device 14, a first type high urgent start port 31, a first type low urgent start port 32, a second type start port 33, a specific region 15d, and a passing region. The payout device 82 is driven and controlled in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on the condition that a game ball is won in 15e or the like, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by driving and controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle 7.

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 includes the normal symbol passage storage display 23, the first special symbol display 24a, the second special symbol display 24b, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, and the first special symbol hold storage display 27. The second special symbol storage memory indicator 28 and other LEDs are electrically connected. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200 and a control for process control of the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the effect data set according to the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port.

  The sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has functions of a first identification information determination unit, a first identification information display control unit, and a notification control unit.

  The first identification information determination unit is a unit that determines a decoration symbol (identification information) indicating the lottery result when the first lottery unit performs the lottery.

  Specifically, the first identification information determination unit determines the decorative symbol based on the special symbol indicated by the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201.

  The first identification information display control means is determined by the first identification information determination means after the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal display device 21 when the decoration design is determined by the first identification information determination means. This is means for performing control to stop and display the decorative pattern.

  Specifically, the first identification information display control means responds to the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 when the decoration design is determined by the first identification information determination means. Control is performed to stop display after changing display.

  For example, the first identification information display control unit determines that the decorative pattern is determined by the first identification information determination unit and the variable display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 which is the command transmission unit, to the image control circuit 305. By performing the instruction control, the decorative display variation display control according to the variation display pattern command, the display control of other effect images, and the like are performed. In addition, after the decorative symbol variation display, the image control circuit 305 is instructed to stop and display the decorative symbol determined by the first identification information determining means. In this case, in the liquid crystal display device 21, the decorative design determined by the first identification information determining unit is stopped and displayed after the decorative display of the decorative design corresponding to the variable display pattern command is performed.

  The notification control means is means for performing output control (display control) of the character images (notification information) 100 and 101 in the liquid crystal display device (notification means) 21.

  Here, the notification control means performs control to display the character image 100 shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 on the liquid crystal display device 21 in a normal state, and when a gaming state notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 (that is, When the reserved memory (the sum of the value of the first reserved memory counter and the value of the second reserved memory counter) counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more, the game ball is the second type big prize In the case of passing through the notification area 40 in the device 15, control is performed to display the character image (notification information) 100 in a manner corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  For example, the notification control means is when the value of the gaming state flag included in the gaming state notification command transmitted from the main CPU 201 is a value (01) indicating a high probability state or a value (02) indicating a sudden probability change state (that is, When the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is a high probability state), the character image 100 (FIG. 28) on the liquid crystal display device 21 is kept in the gaming state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Control for changing to corresponding notification information (character image 101 (FIG. 29) which is notification information with headband 110 fastened to the head) is performed.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when a game state notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 (when the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more, the game ball When the game state controlled by the game state control means is a high probability state, the character image 100 (FIG. 28) on the liquid crystal display device 21 corresponds to the high probability state. Notification information (character image 101 (FIG. 29)) to be changed. In this case, instead of the action in which the character image 100 swings down the hammer (the action in which the character image 100 changes in the order of FIGS. 28A to 28C), the character image 101 swings down the hammer (character image 101). 29 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (the operation of changing in the order of FIGS. 29A to 29C).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more, when the game ball passes the notification area 40 in the second type big prize winning device 15. Notifies the gaming state at the present time by changing the character image on the liquid crystal display device 21 to a mode according to the current gaming state. According to this, the player can be made to recognize the winning probability of the big hit at the present time. In this case, the player can grasp the timing of ending the game, the timing of moving the table, and the like, and can prevent a drop in the pitch rate.

  Further, as described above, the gaming state notification in the present embodiment is performed only by changing the character image 100 in the liquid crystal display device 21 to a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. The player cannot recognize the game state unless the character images 100 and 101 are carefully observed.

  According to this, a player recognizes a gaming state while adding a new game form by having a plurality of start ports (first type high rush start port 31, first type low rush start port 32). It is possible to make a notification in a difficult notification mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (30 seconds) elapses after the notification information is changed to the character image 101, the notification information returns to the character image 100 again. Therefore, if the notification information is not carefully observed, there is a high possibility that the change of the notification information is missed. This also makes it possible to notify the gaming state in a notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. The timing at which the character image 101 returns to the character image 100 is not limited to a predetermined time (30 seconds), and may be another timing. For example, it may be when a big hit gaming state occurs.

  The sub CPU 301 also has a function of display control means for controlling display of images on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301, and the decorative pattern change display and effects are performed based on the extracted image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  The image data ROM 305b stores image data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an image. Each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration lamp 39a (the decoration lamp is a general term for lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1). The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decorative lamp 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 8a and 8b and the decorative lamp 39a perform effects based on the effect data set by the sub CPU 301 (control program).

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 5B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko game machine 1 which concerns on.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 executes switch input detection processing (see FIG. 6), which will be described later in detail. In this step, the specific region detection switch 15j provided in the specific region 15d, the first type high-accuracy start port switch 19a provided in the first type high-accuracy start port 31, and the first type low-convexity start port 32 are provided. A process for detecting a detection signal or the like input from the first type low collision start switch 19b, the second type start port switch 19c provided in the second type start port 33, or the like is performed.

  In step S130, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 201 performs a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 200 and the sub-control circuit 300, the remaining fluctuation display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed, and the first type high-accuracy start. The remaining open time of the variable wings 31a and 31b in the open state in which the winning of the game ball to the mouth 31 is easy, the remaining open time of the door 14a of the first type large winning device 14 in the open state in which the game ball can be easily received, etc. Update.

  Furthermore, in this step, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (03) indicating the second type big hit start wait is set in the start wait flag, and (03) is set in the start wait flag. In this case, a process for confirming the value of the big hit gaming state flag is performed. As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the jackpot gaming state flag is (00) or (02), it is determined that the control of the jackpot gaming state has ended, and the big hit gaming state flag indicates that the second kind of jackpot gaming is in progress. The indicated value (02) is set and (00) is set in the start wait flag. In this case, the second type big hit gaming state that has been waiting to be started is started.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of special symbol fluctuation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S, the first type big winning device solenoid 72S, and the second type big winning device solenoid 73S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201, which is a command transmission means, displays a variable display pattern command, a stop symbol command, an effect control command that is a command related to the effect, a gaming state notification command, other commands, etc. 31 or a control command based on a game ball winning at the second type start port 33) or the like is output to the sub-control circuit 300. .

  In step S <b> 170, the main CPU 201 displays the number of first reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the first special symbol reserved memory display 27. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled.

  For example, when two first reserved memories are stored in the first reserved storage area (“1” to “4”), two of the four first special symbol reserved storage indicators 27 Lights up.

  The main CPU 201 also displays a lamp for displaying the number of the second reserved memory stored in the second reserved memory area (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the second special symbol reserved memory display 28. The control circuit 207 is controlled.

  For example, when two second reserved memories are stored in (“1” to “4”) of the second reserved storage area, two of the four second special symbol reserved storage indicators 28 are stored. Lights up.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to display the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the normal symbol passage storage display 23. .

  Further, when the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 12), which will be described later, determines that a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a or a variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display the special symbol on the first special symbol display 24a with the determined variation display pattern. As a result, the special symbol of the first special symbol indicator 24a is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and the special symbol determined by the process is displayed and stopped. To do.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 12), which will be described later, determines that a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b or a variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display the special symbol on the second special symbol display 24b with the determined variation display pattern. As a result, the special symbol of the second special symbol display 24b is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and the special symbol determined by the process is displayed and stopped. To do.

  Further, the main CPU 201, which is a movable member lottery result deriving unit, displays the determined blink display pattern and stop mode in the normal symbol display when the normal symbol flash display pattern and stop mode are selected in step S30 described later. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the devices 25a and 25b. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201 determines the winning destination of the game ball (the first kind big winning device 14, the second kind big winning device 15, the specific area (V zone) 15d, the passing area 15e, the first kind high-accuracy start port 31). , A control command such as a payout command signal instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball is output to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the first type low impact start port 32, the second type start port 33, etc. To do.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 11) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 which is a movable member lottery means performs a normal winning lottery based on a random number for normal winning lottery extracted on condition that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 13, and this normal winning lottery. Based on the result of the above, the blinking display pattern of the normal symbols in the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b is selected. Then, after the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b blink according to the blinking display pattern, the normal symbol indicator 25a, which is a green LED, is stopped and displayed (that is, when the normal winning lottery is a win). The main CPU 201, which is an open game control means, controls the opening of the variable wings 31a and 31b at the first type high-impact start port 31, subtracts "1" from the pass memory counter, and also stores the pass memory area ("1"). To “4”) are respectively shifted to the passage storage areas (“0” to “3”).

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 executes a second type game control process (see FIG. 17), which will be described later in detail.

  In step S50, the main CPU 201 updates a value such as a random number used in the main process.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processing from step S20 to step S50 described above.

  Next, the switch input detection process in step S120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the switch input detection process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 determines that the second type large winning device detection switch 15l, the specific region detection switch 15j, the passing region detection switch 15k, the general winning port switch 19Sb, the first type high sudden start switch 19a, the first type low A signal input from the sudden start port switch 19b, the second type start port switch 19c, or the like is detected via the I / O port.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol related switch input process (see FIG. 7) described later in detail. In this step, processing for confirming a detection signal from a switch provided in the first type high rush start port 31, the first type low rush start port 32, the first type large winning device 14 or the like is performed.

  In step S123, when the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal output from the passage gate switch 19Sa, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the passage storage counter. When the value of the passing memory counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the passing memory counter, and a random number for random lottery is extracted by random lottery. The numerical value is stored as a passing storage in a free area of the passing storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  In step S <b> 124, the main CPU 201 executes a second type large winning device winning process. In this step, when the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal input from the second type big winning device detection switch 15l provided in the receiving port 15c of the second type big winning device 15, the second type big winning device wins. A process of adding “1” to the counter is performed. As a result, the number of game balls won in the second type large winning device 15 is counted.

  In step S125, the main CPU 201 executes a pass area winning process. In this step, when the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal input from the passage area detection switch 15k provided in the passage area 15e, the main CPU 201 stores that the game ball has won the passage area 15e. Thereby, in the payout process in step S180 (FIG. 5), a winning ball corresponding to the winning in the passing area 15e is paid out.

  In step S126, the main CPU 201 executes a specific area winning process (see FIG. 8), which will be described later in detail. In this step, processing for determining the start or continuation of the second type big hit gaming state is performed according to the detection signal input from the specific area detection switch 15j provided in the specific area 15d.

  In step S127, the main CPU 201 executes a second type start port winning process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later in detail. In this step, processing for detecting a detection signal input from the second type start port switch 19c provided in the second type start port 33 is performed.

  In step S128, the main CPU 201 executes notification area passage detection processing (see FIG. 10). In this step, processing for detecting a detection signal input from the notification area detection switch 41 provided in the notification area 40 is performed.

  Next, the special symbol related switch input processing in step S122 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol related switch input processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S122-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the first type high urgent start port 31a provided at the first type high urgent start port 31 has been detected. If the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the first type high-impact start port 31 and proceeds to the process of step S122-2. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S122-10.

  In step S122-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the first reserved storage counter is greater than “4” (that is, the first reserved storage area (“0” to “4”) already has the first reserved value). If the value of the first reserved storage counter is larger than “4” as a result of this confirmation (that is, the first reserved storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the first hold memory is stored in all of the above, the process proceeds to step S122-10. On the other hand, if the value of the first hold memory counter is smaller than “4” (that is, the first hold memory is still stored). In the case where there is a first reserved storage area in which no memory is stored), the processing of step S122-3 is performed in order to count the game balls that have passed through the first type high-accuracy start opening 31 as the first reserved memory. Move.

  In step S122-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (01) indicating the high probability state or the value (02) indicating the sudden time reduction state is set in the gaming state flag (that is, the gaming state control means has a high probability. Check if status control is being performed). The main CPU 201 also controls the high probability state by the gaming state control means when the gaming state flag is set to a value (01) indicating a high probability state or a value (02) indicating a sudden short time state (ie, the gaming state control means). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the first type low-impact start port 32 during the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S122-4. On the other hand, when neither the value (01) indicating the high probability state nor the value (02) indicating the sudden time reduction state is set in the gaming state flag (that is, control of the non-high probability state is performed). Then, the process proceeds to step S122-7.

  In step S122-4, the main CPU 201, which is the first reserved memory number counting means, counts the game balls that have passed through the first type low-collision start port 32 as the first reserved memory. "1" is added to the value of.

  In step S122-5, the main CPU 201 extracts a falling lottery random value, a big hit lottery random value, and a big hit symbol random number by random lottery.

  For example, in this step, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from among the random numbers generated in the range from 0 to 49 as the falling lottery random value, and selects one of the random numbers generated in the range from 0 to 299. Random numbers are extracted as random numbers for lottery. Further, among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 41, one random number value is extracted as a jackpot symbol random number value.

  In step S122-6, the main CPU 201 uses the falling lottery random number value, the big hit lottery random value and the big hit symbol random number extracted in step S122-5 as the first reserved storage in the first reserved storage of the main RAM 203. Store in an empty area among the areas ("0" to "4").

  Next, when it is determined in step S122-3 that the non-high probability state is being controlled, the process of step S122-7 is performed. In step S122-7, the main CPU 201, which is the first reserved memory number counting means, counts the game balls that have passed through the inside of the first type low-collision start port 32 as the first reserved memory counter. "1" is added to the value of.

  In step S122-8, the main CPU 201 extracts a jackpot lottery random value and a jackpot symbol random number value by random lottery.

  For example, in this step, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 299 as the big hit lottery random value, and among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 41, The random value is extracted as a jackpot symbol random value.

  In step S122-9, the main CPU 201 uses the big hit lottery random number value and the big hit symbol random number extracted in step S122-8 as the first reserved storage in the first reserved storage area ("0" to "0"). “4”) is stored in an empty area.

  In step S122-10, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the first type low-collision start port switch 19b provided in the first type low-collision start port 32 is detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the first type low-impact start port 32, and proceeds to the process of step S122-11. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S122-15.

  In step S122-11, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter is larger than “4” (that is, the second reserved storage area (“0” to “4”) already has the second reserved value). If the value of the second reserved memory counter is larger than “4” as a result of this confirmation (that is, the second reserved memory area (“0” to “4”)). If the second hold memory is stored in all of the above, the process proceeds to step S122-15. On the other hand, if the value of the second hold memory counter is smaller than “4” (that is, the second hold memory is still stored). If there is a second reserved storage area in which no memory is stored), the processing of step S122-12 is performed in order to count the game balls that have passed through the inside of the first type low-collision start port 32 as the second reserved memory. Move.

  In step S122-12, the main CPU 201, which is the first reserved memory number counting means, counts the game ball that has passed through the inside of the first type low-collision start port 32 as the second reserved memory counter. "1" is added to the value of.

  In step S122-13, the main CPU 201 extracts a jackpot lottery random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value by random number lottery.

  For example, in this step, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 299 as the big hit lottery random value, and among the random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 41, The random value is extracted as a jackpot symbol random value.

  In step S122-14, the main CPU 201 uses the jackpot lottery random number value and jackpot symbol random number value extracted in step S122-13 as the second reserve storage in the second reserved storage area ("0" to "0"). “4”) is stored in an empty area.

  In step S122-15, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the first type big winning device detection switch 19Se provided in the first type big winning device 14 is detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won the first type big winning device 14, and proceeds to the processing of step S122-16. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not detected, the special symbol related switch input process is terminated.

  In step S122-16, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won the first type big winning device 14, and executes the first type big winning device winning process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the first-type big winning device winning counter in this step.

  Next, the specific area winning process in step S126 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the specific area winning process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S126-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the specific area detection switch 15j provided in the specific area 15d is detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won the specific area 15d, and proceeds to the process of step S126-2. On the other hand, if the detection signal is not detected, the specific area winning process is terminated.

  In step S126-2, the main CPU 201 stores that the game ball has won a prize in the specific area 15d. Thereby, in the payout process in step S180 (FIG. 5), a winning ball corresponding to the winning in the specific area 15d is paid out.

  In step S126-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag (that is, whether or not the second type big hit gaming state is being controlled). ) Then, when the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 performs the process of step S126-4 to continue the control of the second type big hit gaming state. Move on. On the other hand, if the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is not set in the big hit gaming state flag, the process proceeds to step S126-5 to start the control of the second type big hit gaming state.

  In step S126-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (77) indicating continuation of the second type big hit in the V flag. Thereby, the control of the second type big hit gaming state performed in the second type big hit gaming state control process (FIG. 18) described later is continued.

  In step S126-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (01) indicating that a big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is being controlled). When the value (01) indicating that the big hit is set in the big hit gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 waits for the start of the second type big hit gaming state until the end of the control of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S126-8. On the other hand, if the value (01) indicating that the big hit is not set in the big hit gaming state flag, the process proceeds to step S126-6 to start the control of the second type big hit gaming state.

  In step S126-6, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being made to the big hit gaming state flag. Thereby, the control of the second type big hit gaming state is started in the second type big hit gaming state control process (FIG. 18) described later.

  In step S126-8, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the second type big hit start wait in the start wait flag. As a result, the second-type big hit gaming state is on standby until the control of the big hit gaming state ends.

  Next, the second type start opening winning process in step S127 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type start port winning process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S127-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the second type starting port switch 19c provided in the second type starting port 33 has been detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the inside of the second type starting port 33, and proceeds to the process of step S127-2. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not detected, the second type start opening winning process is terminated.

  In step S127-2, the main CPU 201 stores that the game ball has passed through the inside of the second type starting port 33. Thereby, in the payout process of step S180 (FIG. 5), a winning ball corresponding to the winning of the second type start port 33 is paid out.

  In step S127-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not at least one of the second type big winning device opening flag and the second type big winning device closing flag is ON (that is, the second type big winning device 15). Whether or not is open / closed). Then, the main CPU 201 performs a step for switching the second type big winning device 15 to the open state when neither the second type big winning device opening flag or the second type big winning device closing flag is ON. The process proceeds to S127-4. On the other hand, if at least one of the second type big winning device opening flag and the second type big winning device closing flag is ON, the second type starting port winning process is terminated.

  In step S127-4, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag (that is, the second type big hit gaming state (specific big hit gaming state)). Check if control is in progress. Then, when the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is not set in the big hit gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 executes step S127-5 to switch the second type big winning device 15 to the open state. Move on to processing. On the other hand, when the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag, the second type start opening winning process is terminated.

  In step S127-5, the main CPU 201 turns on the second type large prize winning device release flag. Here, when the type 2 big prize winning device release flag is turned ON, a process for switching the type 2 big prize winning device 15 to the open state is performed in a type 2 big prize winning device opening start process (FIG. 19) described later. It is like that.

  Next, the notification area passage detection process in step S128 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 10 is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the alerting | reporting area | region passage detection process which concerns on this Embodiment.

  In step S128-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the notification area detection switch 41 provided in the notification area 40 has been detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has passed through the notification area 40 in the second type grand prize winning device 15, and proceeds to step S128-3. On the other hand, when the detection signal is not detected, the notification area passage detection process is terminated.

  In step S128-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the reserved storage (that is, the sum of the value of the first reserved storage counter and the value of the second reserved storage counter) counted by the first reserved storage number counting unit is 4 or more. Confirm whether or not. The main CPU 201 realizes notification of the gaming state by the sub CPU (notification control means) 301 when the sum of the value of the first hold memory counter and the value of the second hold memory counter becomes 4 or more. Then, the process proceeds to step S128-4. On the other hand, when the sum of the value of the first reserved memory counter and the value of the second reserved memory counter is less than 4, the notification area passage detection process is terminated.

  In step S128-4, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a gaming state notification command including the value of the current gaming state flag.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state notification command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 300, notification information (for example, output to the liquid crystal display device 21 by the control of the sub CPU (notification control means) 301) (for example, The character image 100 shown in FIG. 27 is changed to a mode corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag included in the gaming state notification command (that is, the character image 100 corresponds to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means). Change to aspect). Thereby, the current gaming state can be notified to the player.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 11 is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process based on this Embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 12) described later for details. Here, a lottery process for determining whether or not to change the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is mainly performed. Then, according to the result of the lottery process, a special symbol, a variation display pattern of the special symbol, a variation display time, etc. are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. In order to end the variation display of the special symbol, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol determined in step S20-2 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a or the second special symbol display 24b. In synchronism with this, the decorative symbol determined by the sub CPU 301 as the first identification information determining means is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. The stop display of special symbols, decorative symbols, etc. is continued until the value of the waiting time timer becomes “0”.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol display time management process (see FIG. 13) described later for details. Here, management of the remaining display time of the symbols that are stopped and displayed (special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) is mainly performed. In addition, when the jackpot is won, processing for setting the opening / closing mode of the first type big winning device 14 is performed.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  If the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 201, which is a special winning device control means, adds "1" to the first type big winning device opening number counter in the step and also the door of the first type big winning device 14 The first type large prize winning device solenoid 72S is controlled so as to open 14a. Thereby, control of the 1st type round operation in which the 1st type grand prize winning device 14 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passing area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the first type big winning device is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) to the first type big winning device opening time timer. set.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (04) indicating that the first type big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and indicates the value indicating that the first type big winning device is open. If (04) is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the first type big winning device is being opened is set, the value of the first type big winning device opening time timer in which the upper limit time for opening is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions that there is, or the condition that ten or more game balls have entered the first type big prize winning device 14 is satisfied. When either of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201, which is the special winning device control unit, closes the first type big winning device 14 so as to close the door 14a of the first type big winning device 14. The solenoid 72S is controlled. Thereby, the first type grand prize winning device 14 is closed and the round operation is finished.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating the first-type big winning device residual ball monitoring in the control state flag in the step, and also the first-type big winning device residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second). ) Is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device and the value of the waiting time timer in which the monitoring time in the winning device is set is “ Check if it is 0 ".

  Then, if any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the first type large prize winning device opening number counter has reached the first type upper limit round operation number (that is, the first type round). It is confirmed whether or not the number of operations has reached the number of first type upper limit round operations determined in the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 (FIG. 11). The first-type big winning device opening number counter is for counting the number of first-type round operations in the big hit gaming state.

  The main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag when the value of the type 1 big winning device opening number counter reaches the number of first type upper limit round operation. Set "0" to the type 1 large prize winning device opening number counter. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, when the value of the type 1 large winning device opening number counter has not reached the number of first type upper limit round operation, the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the type 1 large winning device reopening waiting time management (06). Is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the first type inter-round interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is set to a value (06) indicating the first kind big winning device reopening waiting time, and waits for the first kind big winning device reopening. If the value (06) indicating the time is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the type 1 big winning device reopening waiting time is set, the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between the first type rounds is set next is “ Check if it is 0 ". When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 as the variable winning device control means adds “1” to the value of the first type big winning device opening number counter and The first type big prize device solenoid 72S is controlled so that the door 14a of the first kind big prize device 14 is opened. As a result, the first type grand prize winning device 14 is opened, and the control of the first type round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the first type big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as the upper limit opening time in the first type big winning device opening time timer. set.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing (see FIG. 16), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for setting the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is mainly performed.

  In step S20-10, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 201 which is the first reserved memory number counting means in step S20-2-2 (FIG. 12). Then, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the value of the first hold storage counter is not “0”. When it is determined that the value of the first hold storage counter is not “0” (that is, when the big hit lottery based on the first hold storage is performed), the sub CPU (first identification information display control means) ) When the control by 301 is judged to have ended, “1” is subtracted from the first hold storage counter, and the data stored in the first hold storage areas (“1” to “4”) are 1 shift to the reserved storage area (“0” to “3”), and set the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check to the control state flag. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S20-2-2 (FIG. 12) that the value of the first hold storage counter is “0” (that is, a big hit lottery based on the second hold storage is performed). Then, it is determined that the control by the sub CPU (first identification information display control means) 301 has ended, and “1” is subtracted from the second reserved storage counter and the second reserved storage area (“1” to “4”) The data stored respectively in (1) is shifted to the second reserved storage area (“0” to “3”), and a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check is set in the control state flag.

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the first hold storage counter is “0” (that is, the hold stored in the first hold storage area (“0” to “4”)). Whether or not the number of memories is “0”), and if the result of this confirmation is that the value of the first pending storage counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the first hold storage counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-8.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the second hold storage counter is “0” (that is, the hold stored in the second hold storage area (“0” to “4”)). Whether or not the number of memories is “0”), and if the result of this confirmation is that the value of the second reserved memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. If the value of the second reserved storage counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-5.

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the game state is a standby state (operations such as a special symbol change display on the first special symbol display 24a and the second special symbol display 24b, and a decorative symbol change display on the liquid crystal display device 21). Is not in the big hit gaming state, and there is neither the first reserved memory nor the second reserved memory). As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 300.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201, which is the first lottery means, determines the big hit lottery random value included in the second reserved storage stored in the second reserved storage area ("0") and the second big hit lottery. Based on the table (FIG. 24B), a big hit lottery (first lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, when the main CPU 201 is in a non-high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state), the main CPU 201 determines that the big hit lottery random number value is 7 To do. In the case of a high probability state (when the value (01) indicating the high probability state or the value (02) indicating the sudden time reduction state is set in the gaming state flag), the main CPU 201 is 3, 5, 7 , 11 and 13 are judged as big hits. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, compared to the non-high probability state, a larger number of random numbers that are big hits are set, and it is easy to win big hits (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is the first lottery means, the gaming state determination means, and the special symbol determination means, executes symbol determination processing based on the second big hit lottery table. In this process, the main CPU 201 obtains the jackpot symbol random number value included in the second hold memory stored in the second hold memory area (“0”) and the second jackpot lottery table (FIG. 24B). Based on this, the type of jackpot gaming state to be executed, the number of first type round operations to be executed, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b, the presence / absence of transition to the high probability state, etc. are determined. For example, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-6 is won and the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the main CPU 201 sets the first big hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state to be executed as the first type. “15R” as the upper limit round operation count, 6 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the second special symbol display 24b, and 4 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the second special symbol display 24b. And decides to shift to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends (if the jackpot symbol random number is 5 to 9, transition to a non-high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends) Decide).

  Further, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-6 is won, the main CPU 201 sets the first big hit gaming state as the first big hit gaming state as the first type when the big hit symbol random number value is 10 to 24. “10R” as the upper limit number of round operations, 5 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the second special symbol display 24b, and 4 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the second special symbol display 24b. And decides to shift to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (if the jackpot symbol random number is 25 to 39, transition to a non-high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state Decide).

  In addition, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-6 is won, the main CPU 201 sets the second big hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state to be executed and the first kind upper limit round when the big hit symbol random number value is 40. "2R" is determined as the number of operations, 4 is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the second special symbol display 24b, and 0 is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the second special symbol display 24b. At the same time, it is determined that a transition to a high probability state will be made after the jackpot gaming state ends (in the case where the jackpot symbol random number is 41, a transition to a non-high probability state is determined after the jackpot gaming state ends) ).

  When the main CPU 201 deviates from the big hit lottery in step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines a combination of special symbols other than the above as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b.

  Next, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol determined in this step.

  Next, when it is determined in step S20-2-2 that the value of the first reserved storage counter is not “0”, the process of step S20-2-8 is performed. In Step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the random number for falling lottery is stored in the second reserved storage stored in the second reserved storage area (“0”) or not. Check if it is included). Then, when the main CPU 201 extracts the falling lottery random value (when the second reserved storage includes the falling lottery random value), the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to fall from the high probability state. In order to perform the process, the process proceeds to step S20-2-9. On the other hand, when no falling lottery random value has been extracted (when the reserved storage does not include the falling lottery random value), the process proceeds to step S20-2-12.

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201 which is the first falling lottery means executes a falling lottery process for determining whether or not to drop from the high probability state to the non-high probability state. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether the gaming state falls to the non-high probability state based on the random number value extracted in the range of 0 to 49 by the random number lottery and the high probability state fall lottery table (FIG. 25). Decide whether or not.

  For example, if the random number extracted by the random lottery is 0, the main CPU 201 as the first falling lottery means sets the gaming state to a non-high probability based on the high probability state falling lottery table shown in FIG. Decide to fall into the state.

  Also, when the random number extracted by random number lottery is in the range of 1 to 49, the main CPU 201 falls to a non-high probability state based on the high probability state fall lottery table shown in FIG. Decide that there is no.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is performed after the game ball has passed through the first type high-impact start port 31, it falls into the non-high probability state with a probability of 1/50. It is supposed to be.

  In other words, in this embodiment, even if the control of the high probability state is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game ball falls into the non-high probability state every time the game ball wins the first type high-impact start port 31. A possibility arises (that is, the gaming situation may change in a disadvantageous direction for the player). According to this, it becomes possible to give tension to the game in the high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the falling lottery performed in step S20-2-9 causes the gaming state to fall into a non-high probability state. When the result of the falling lottery is that the gaming state falls to a non-high probability state, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-11. On the other hand, if the result of the falling lottery does not cause the gaming state to fall into a non-high probability state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-12.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201, which is a gaming state control means, sets a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state in the gaming state flag, and controls the non-high probability state. As a result, the gaming state falls into a non-high probability state in which the probability that the big hit gaming state is determined by the first lottery means (the winning probability of the big hit gaming state) is relatively low.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-13, the main CPU 201 serving as the first lottery means determines the big hit lottery random value included in the first hold storage stored in the first hold storage area (“0”) and the first big win lottery. Based on the table (FIG. 25A), a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, when the main CPU 201 is in a non-high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state), the main CPU 201 determines that the big hit lottery random number value is 7 To do. In the case of a high probability state (when the value (01) indicating the high probability state or the value (02) indicating the sudden time reduction state is set in the gaming state flag), the main CPU 201 is 3, 5, 7 , 11 and 13 are judged as big hits. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, compared to the non-high probability state, a larger number of random numbers that are big hits are set, and it is easy to win big hits (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become.

  In step S20-2-14, the main CPU 201, which is the first lottery means, the gaming state determination means, and the special symbol determination means, executes symbol determination processing based on the first big hit lottery table. In this process, the main CPU 201 obtains the jackpot symbol random number value included in the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory area (“0”) and the first jackpot lottery table (FIG. 25A). Based on this, the type of jackpot gaming state to be executed, the number of first type round operations to be executed, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a, the presence / absence of transition to the high probability state, etc. are determined. For example, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-13 is won and the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 9, the main CPU 201 sets the first big hit gaming state as the first big hit gaming state as the first type. “15R” as the upper limit round operation count, 6 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the first special symbol display 24a, and 4 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the first special symbol display 24a, respectively. And decides to shift to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends (if the jackpot symbol random number value is 10 to 19, transition to a non-high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends) Decide).

  Further, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-13 is won, the main CPU 201 sets the first big hit gaming state as the first big hit gaming state as the first type when the big hit symbol random number value is 20 to 28. “10R” as the upper limit round operation count, 5 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the first special symbol indicator 24a, and 4 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the first special symbol indicator 24a, respectively. And decides to shift to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (if the jackpot symbol random number is 29 to 37, transition to a non-high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Decide).

  Further, when the big hit lottery in step S20-2-13 is won, the main CPU 201 sets the second big hit gaming state as the first big hit gaming state to be executed when the big hit symbol random number value is 38 to 39. “2R” as the upper limit round operation count, 4 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the left side of the first special symbol display 24a, and 0 as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the right side of the first special symbol display 24a, respectively. And decides to shift to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (if the jackpot symbol random number value is 40 to 41, transition to a non-high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state Decide).

  When the main CPU 201 deviates from the big hit lottery in step S20-2-13, the main CPU 201 determines a combination of special symbols other than the above as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a.

  Next, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol determined in this step.

  That is, according to the processing of step S20-2-5 to step S20-2-7 and step S20-2-12 to step S20-2-14, if the first reserved storage is stored, The big hit lottery based on the passage inside the first type high hit accuracy start port 31 is the big hit lottery based on the passage inside the first type low hit accuracy start port 32 ) Is prioritized. In other words, if the game ball enters (wins) the first type low-impact start port 32 while the special symbol is changing, and immediately after that, the game ball wins the first type high-prompt start port 31, After the changing symbol stops, the big hit lottery based on the first reserved memory corresponding to the first type high-impact start port 31 is performed. Also, if the lottery result at this time is out of place, a big hit lottery based on the second reserved memory corresponding to the first type low-impact start port 32 is performed after the special symbol changes and stops.

  In this case, since the lottery according to the game ball that has passed through the inside of the first type high-impact start port 31 having a high probability of winning the second jackpot gaming state (two round jackpot gaming state) can be prioritized, the second The probability of winning the big hit gaming state is increased, and the total number of balls can be suppressed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is of course possible to prioritize the lottery according to the game ball that has passed through the inside of the first type low-impact start port 32.

  Furthermore, according to the processing of step S20-2-5 to step S20-2-7 and step S20-2-12 to step S20-2-14, the probability of winning the second jackpot gaming state by the first lottery is As compared with the case where the game ball passes through the first type low-impact start port 32, the case where the game ball passes through the first type high-probability start port 31 is higher.

  In step S20-2-15, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol variation display pattern determination means, performs a process of determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 which is the special symbol variation display pattern determining means determines that the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 24a is determined in step S20-2-7 described above. The variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 24a are determined. On the other hand, when the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 24b is determined in step S20-2-14, the variation display pattern and variation display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 24b. Determine the time.

  When any one of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 24a and the special symbol in the second special symbol display 24b is determined, the determined variable display pattern and the variable display time are indicated. Generate and set a variable display pattern command.

  In step S20-2-16, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time determined in step S20-2-15 in the waiting time timer.

  In addition, when the variation | change display pattern of the special symbol in the 1st special symbol indicator 24a is determined in the said step S20-2-15, during the variation | change display time set by step S20-2-16, In the first special symbol display 24a, the variation display of the special symbol according to the determined variation display pattern is performed. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol displayed in a variable manner stops with the special symbol determined in step S20-2-14 being displayed.

  On the other hand, when the variation display pattern of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 24b is determined in the step S20-2-15, during the variation display time set in the step S20-2-16, In the second special symbol display 24b, the variation display of the special symbol is performed according to the determined variation display pattern. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol displayed in a variable manner stops with the special symbol determined in step S20-2-7 being displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol variation display is performed based on the variation dynamic display pattern command generated in step S20-2-15 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-16. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbol displayed in a variable manner is displayed as a decorative symbol determined by the sub CPU 301 based on the stop symbol command generated in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-14. It stops in the state that was done.

  In step S20-2-17, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used in the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the special symbol display time management process in step S20-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S20-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. When the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-2, and the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management. If not (02), the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-3, and the waiting time for which the waiting time after determination is set. If the timer value is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated. Note that the stop display of special symbols, decorative symbols, etc. is continued until the value of the waiting time timer becomes “0”.

  In step S20-4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the big hit lottery performed in step S20-2-6 or step S20-2-13 (FIG. 12) has been won, and the result of this confirmation If the big hit lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S20-4-6. On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4.

  In step S20-4-4, the main CPU 201 performs a variation shortening end determination process (see FIG. 14) described later in detail. Here, a process for confirming whether or not the termination condition for the short-time state is satisfied is mainly performed.

  In step S20-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  Next, when it is confirmed in step S20-4-3 that the big win lottery has been won, the process of step S20-4-6 is performed. In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state control means, sets (00) to the gaming state flag and ends the control of the high probability state. In addition, in this step, the main CPU 201, which is an open game control means, sets a value (00) indicating a non-short-time state in the fluctuation reduction flag, and ends the short-time state control.

  In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201 sets a value (99) indicating the big hit start waiting time management in the control state flag.

  Next, the variation shortening end determination process in step S20-4-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the fluctuation shortening end determination process.

  In step S20-4-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (33) indicating the time reduction state is set in the fluctuation reduction flag (that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect). Further, when the value (33) indicating the time reduction state is set in the fluctuation reduction flag (that is, when the time reduction state is being set), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-4-2. On the other hand, when the value (33) indicating the time reduction state is not set in the fluctuation reduction flag (that is, when the time reduction state is in the non-time reduction state, etc.), the fluctuation reduction end determination process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-4-2, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the time reduction counter.

  In step S20-4--4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the time reduction counter. When the value of the time counter reaches the upper limit time-short game number determined in step S30-9-9 (FIG. 16) to be described later (when the time-short state end condition is satisfied), the main CPU 201 In order to end the time reduction state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4-4. On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter has not reached the upper limit time short game count (time reduction state end condition), the variation reduction end determination process is ended.

  In step S20-4-4-4, the main CPU 201, which is an open game control means, sets a value (00) indicating a non-short-time state in the fluctuation shortening flag, and ends the short-time state control.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of special symbol variation display reaches the upper limit time-short game number determined in step S20-9-9 (FIG. 16) described later, the time-short state is ended. It is supposed to be.

  In step S20-4-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets “0” to the value of the hour / hour counter.

  Next, the jackpot start waiting time management process in step S20-41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit start waiting time management process.

  In step S20-41-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (99) indicating the big hit start waiting time management. When the control state flag is a value (99) indicating the big hit start waiting time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-41-2, and the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit start waiting time management. If not (99), the big hit start waiting time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-41-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the big hit gaming state flag is a value (02) indicating that the second big hit is being hit. When the big hit game state flag is not the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-41-3 in order to newly start the control of the big hit gaming state. When the big hit game state flag is a value (02) indicating that the second big hit is being hit, the big hit start waiting time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-41-3, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state control means, sets (00) to the gaming state flag and ends the control of the high probability state. Further, in this step, the main CPU 201 sets a value (00) indicating a non-short-time state in the fluctuation shortening flag, and ends the short-time state control.

  In step S20-41-4, the main CPU 201 sets 0 to the hour / hour counter.

  In step S20-41-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-41-6, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-41-7, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating that the big hit is being made in the big hit gaming state flag to indicate that the control of the big hit gaming state has been started.

  Next, the jackpot end interval process in step S20-9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit end interval process.

  In step S20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval. Then, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step S20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-3. On the other hand, if the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing is ended.

  In step S20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  In step S20-9-31, the main CPU 201 sets (00) in the jackpot gaming state flag to indicate that the control of the jackpot gaming state has ended.

  In step S20-9-4, the main CPU 201 may shift to the high probability state after the big hit gaming state is ended by the gaming state determination means in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-14 (FIG. 12). Check if it has been decided. As a result of the confirmation, when it is determined that the game state is to be shifted to the high probability state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the process proceeds to step S20-9-5 in order to shift the gaming state to the high probability state. On the other hand, if it is not determined to shift to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S20-9-8.

  In step S20-9-5, whether or not the main CPU 201 has won the two round big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state) in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-14 (FIG. 12). Confirm. As a result of the confirmation, if the two-round jackpot gaming state (second jackpot gaming state) is won, the process proceeds to step S20-9-6. On the other hand, if the 2-round jackpot gaming state (second jackpot gaming state) is not won, the process proceeds to step S20-9-7.

  In step S20-9-6, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state control means, sets a value (02) indicating a sudden probability change state in the gaming state flag, and controls the high probability state. That is, a so-called sudden probability change state occurs after the end of the second big hit gaming state.

  In step S20-9-7, the main CPU 201, which is a gaming state control means, sets a value (01) indicating a high probability state in the gaming state flag to control the high probability state.

  In step S20-9-8, the main CPU 201, which is an open game control means, sets a value (33) indicating a time reduction state in the fluctuation reduction flag in this step, and starts control of the time reduction state.

  As described above, the time-saving state in the present embodiment is started when the big hit is won and the big hit gaming state is ended. However, in the present invention, the start condition of the time reduction state is not limited to this. Further, whether or not to start the time-saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be determined by lottery.

  In step S20-9-9, the main CPU 201 sets an upper limit time short game which is an end condition of the time saving state based on the random number value extracted in the range of 0 to 99 and the upper limit time short game number determination table (FIG. 26). Process to set the number of times. For example, when the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 39, the main CPU 201 determines “10 times” as the upper limit short game number. Further, when the extracted random number value is in the range of 40 to 79, “50 times” is determined as the upper limit number of short games. When the extracted random number value is in the range of 80 to 99, “100 times” is determined as the upper limit short-time game number. The short time state is continued until the number of times of special symbol variation display (that is, the value of the short time counter) reaches the upper limit time short game number determined in this step. However, the upper limit short game number to be determined may be different depending on the game situation. Further, the upper limit short game number may be unlimited. In this case, the short-time state is continued until the big hit lottery by the first lottery means is won.

  Next, the second type game control process in step S40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type game control processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S40-1, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag (that is, whether or not the second type big hit gaming state is being controlled). ) Then, when the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is being set in the big hit gaming state flag, the main CPU 201 performs the process of step S40-2 in order to continue the control of the second type big hit gaming state. Move on. On the other hand, if the value (02) indicating that the second type big hit is not set in the big hit gaming state flag, the process proceeds to step S40-3.

  In step S40-2, the main CPU 201 performs a second-type big hit gaming state control process (see FIG. 18), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing related to the control of the second type big hit gaming state is mainly performed.

  In step S <b> 40-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the second type big winning device opening flag is ON (that is, whether or not it is before the second type big winning device 15 is switched to the open state). ) Then, when the second type big prize winning device release flag is ON, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S40-4 in order to perform control for opening the second type big prize winning device 15. On the other hand, when the second type big prize winning device release flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S40-5.

  In step S40-4, the main CPU 201 performs a second-type big winning device opening start process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later in detail. Here, the process which switches the 2nd type big prize apparatus 15 to an open state is mainly performed.

  In step S40-5, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the second type big winning device closing flag is ON (that is, whether or not the second type big winning device 15 is switched to the open state). Confirm). Then, when the second type big prize winning device closing flag is ON, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S40-6 in order to perform control for closing the second type big prize winning device 15. On the other hand, if the second type big prize winning device closing flag is not ON, the second type game control process is ended.

  In step S40-6, the main CPU 201 performs a second-type big winning device opening end process (see FIG. 20), which will be described later in detail. Here, when the second type big prize winning device opening time timer becomes 0, the process of switching the second kind big prize winning device 15 to the closed state is performed.

  Next, the second type big hit gaming state control process in step S40-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type big hit gaming state control processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S40-2-1, if the second type control state flag is a value (00) indicating the big hit state check, the main CPU 201 sets the second type big hit start interval management value (01) to the second type. In addition to setting in the control state flag, a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S40-2-2, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot start interval management processing (see FIG. 18), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for starting control of the second type big hit gaming state is mainly performed.

  In step S40-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the type 2 control state flag is a value (01) indicating type 2 big hit start interval management and the value of the waiting time timer is “0”. If the condition is not satisfied, the step is terminated.

  If the above condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the round operation counter in this step. Then, the second type big prize device solenoid 73S is controlled to repeatedly open and close the opening / closing blade 15a in the second type big prize device 15. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing blade 15a opens for 1.0 second and closes for 0.5 second is repeated 18 times. Thereby, the control of the round operation in which the opening / closing operation of the second type big winning device 15 is performed in small increments is started, and the game ball can win the second type big winning device 15.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating that the round operation is being performed in the second type control state flag, and sets an upper limit round operation time (for example, 30 seconds) in the round operation time timer.

  In step S40-2-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (02) indicating that the round operation is being performed is set in the second type control state flag, and the value (02) indicating that the round operation is being performed is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (02) indicating that the round operation is in progress is set, a condition that the value of the round operation time timer in which the upper limit round operation time is set next is “0”, or the second type big prize It is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have won the device 15 (the value of the second type large winning device winning counter is 10 or more) is satisfied. If either of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the second type big prize device solenoid 73S to end the opening / closing operation of the second type big prize device 15. As a result, the second type big prize winning device 15 is closed and the round operation is finished.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the second type big prize winning device residual ball monitoring in the second kind control state flag in the step, and also the second kind big prize winning device residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S40-2-4, the main CPU 201 determines that the second type control state flag is a value (03) indicating the second type big winning device residual ball monitoring and the second type big winning device residual ball monitoring time. It is checked whether the value of the waiting time timer for which “0” is set is “0”.

  Then, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 checks whether or not the condition that the value of the round operation counter is “15” or more (final round) is satisfied. The round operation counter is used to count the number of round operations in the second type big hit gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets the round operation counter value to “15” or more (final round) or when the V flag is set to (00) (that is, the value (33) indicating the second type big hit continuation is set). If not, a value (05) indicating the second type big hit end interval is set in the second type control state flag, and “0” is set in the round operation counter. Then, the time corresponding to the second big hit end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, the value of the round operation counter is not “15” or more (final round), and (00) is not set in the V flag (that is, the value indicating the second type big hit continuation in the V flag ( 33) is set), the value (04) indicating the inter-round interval management is set in the second type control state flag, and the time corresponding to the inter-round interval is set in the waiting time timer. Then, (00) is set in the V flag.

  In step S40-2-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (04) indicating the inter-round interval management is set in the second type control state flag, and the value (04) indicating the inter-round interval management. If is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating the inter-round interval management is set, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the inter-round interval is set next is “0”. To do. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the round operation counter. Then, the second type big prize device solenoid 73S is controlled to repeatedly open and close the opening / closing blade 15a in the second type big prize device 15. Thereby, the control of the round operation in which the opening / closing operation of the second type big prize winning device 15 is performed in small increments is resumed. Then, the value (04) indicating that the next round operation is in progress is set in the second type control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the round operation time timer as the upper limit round operation time.

  In step S40-2-6, the main CPU 201 sets the value of the waiting time timer in which the second type control state flag is a value (05) indicating the big hit end interval process and the time corresponding to the big hit end interval is set. When it is “0”, (00) is set in the second type control state flag and the big hit gaming state flag to indicate that the control of the second type big hit gaming state has been completed.

  Next, the second type big prize winning device opening start process in step S40-4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second type large prize winning device opening start process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S40-4-1, the main CPU 201, which is a variable winning device control means, controls the second type large winning device solenoid 73S so as to open the opening / closing blade 15a of the second type large winning device 15, and the second type large winning device solenoid 73S. The winning device 15 is switched to the open state.

  In step S40-4-2, the main CPU 201 sets the opening time (3 s) in the second type large prize winning device opening time timer.

  In step S <b> 40-4-3, the main CPU 201 turns off the second type large winning device release flag.

  In step S40-4-4, the main CPU 201 turns on the second type big prize winning device closing flag.

  Next, the second type large winning device opening end process in step S40-6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the second-type big winning device opening end processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S40-6-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the second type big prize winning device opening time timer is “0”. Then, when the value of the second type big prize winning device opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 executes the process of step S40-7-2 to close the second kind big prize winning device 15. Move. On the other hand, if the value of the second type big winning device opening time timer is not “0”, the second type big winning device opening end process is ended.

  In step S40-6-2, the main CPU 201, which is a variable winning device control means, controls the second type big winning device solenoid 73S so as to close the opening / closing blade 15a of the second type big winning device 15, and the second type big winning prize. Switch the device 15 to the closed state.

  In step S40-6-3, the main CPU 201 turns off the second type large winning device closing flag.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main process by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S <b> 202, the sub CPU 301 receives a command (for example, a variable display pattern command, a stop symbol command, an effect control command, a game state notification command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 304. Store in the buffer area.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main process of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes a command analysis process (see FIG. 23) described later for details. In this step, processing for reading out a command stored in the reception buffer is mainly performed.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in a command analysis process (FIG. 23) described later, and executes an image display control process based on the set effect data.

  For example, when the presentation data corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set in step S220-4 (FIG. 23), the sub CPU 301 serving as the first identification information display control means follows the mode included in the set presentation data. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed over time so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the liquid crystal display device 21 performs a variable display of decorative symbols according to the set effect data during the variable display time.

  After the change display is completed, the decorative design determined in step S220-6, which will be described later, is stopped and displayed.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes lamp control processing.

  Specifically, in the lamp control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in step S220. As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the decorative lamp 39a to turn on / off according to a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern, for example.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of command analysis processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that it is a variable display pattern command, processing proceeds to step S220-4. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 serving as the first identification information display control means and the display control means sets effect data corresponding to the read variation display pattern command in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, after the decorative display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display control process (FIG. 22), the decoration determined by the first identification information determining means in step S220-6 described later. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a stop symbol command. If the result of this determination is a stop symbol command, the process proceeds to step S220-6. On the other hand, if it is not a stop symbol command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301, which is the first identification information determination unit, determines a decorative symbol indicating the big hit lottery result in accordance with the read stop symbol command. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 determines the decoration pattern stop mode according to the read stop symbol command.

  In step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 serving as the first identification information display control means sets effect data corresponding to the decorative design determined in step S220-6 in the work area of the work RAM 303. In this case, in the display control process (FIG. 22), after the decorative symbol change display corresponding to the variable display pattern command is performed, the decorative symbol stop mode determined in step S220-6 is stopped and displayed. .

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a gaming state notification command. As a result of the determination, if it is a gaming state notification command, the process proceeds to step S220-9. On the other hand, if it is not a gaming state notification command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-10.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 serving as the notification control means performs control for displaying the character image (notification information) 100 on the liquid crystal display device 21 in a mode corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. .

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 first identifies the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means by confirming the value of the gaming state flag included in the gaming state notification command. For example, when the value of the gaming state flag is (01) or (02), it is specified that the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is a high probability state, while the value of the gaming state flag is In the case of (00), it is specified that the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is a non-high probability state.

  Next, when the sub CPU 301 specifies that the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is a high probability state, the character image (notification information) 100 with the headband 110 tightened on the head (FIG. 29). Effect data for displaying (output) for a predetermined time is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, in the display control process (FIG. 22), the character image (notification information) 100 shown in FIG. 29 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 instead of the character image 100 shown in FIG.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when a gaming state notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 (reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory number counting means (the value of the first reserved memory counter and the second When the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means is a high-probability state when the gaming ball passes through the notification area 40 when the total value of the holding storage counter is 4 or more) The character image 100 (FIG. 28) in the liquid crystal display device 21 is changed to notification information (character image 101 (FIG. 29)) corresponding to the high probability state.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more and the game ball passes through the notification area 40, the character image on the liquid crystal display device 21 is displayed. Is changed to a mode corresponding to the current gaming state, thereby notifying the current gaming state. According to this, it is possible to make the player recognize the winning probability of the big hit at the present time. In this case, the player can grasp the timing of ending the game, the timing of moving the table, and the like, and can prevent the drop rate from dropping.

  Further, as described above, the gaming state notification in the present embodiment is performed only by changing the character image 100 in the liquid crystal display device 21 to a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. The player cannot recognize the game state unless the character images 100 and 101 are carefully observed.

  According to this, a player recognizes a gaming state while adding a new game form by having a plurality of start ports (first type high rush start port 31, first type low rush start port 32). It is possible to make a notification in a difficult notification mode.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the ball-out rate is improved more than necessary or the fear of excessive gambling while notifying the player of the game state.

  Furthermore, the game state notification according to the present invention is performed when the game ball passes through the notification area 40 when the reserved memory counted by the main CPU (first reserved memory number counting means) 201 is 4 or more. Since it is limited, it is possible to limit the timing of the notification and make it difficult to recognize the gaming state.

  In step S220-10, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, the arrangement positions of the first type high ramification start port 31, the first type low ramification start port 32, and the second type start port 33 in the present embodiment are not limited to the example shown in FIG. Of course, it may be arranged. In addition, the variable blades (variable members) 31a and 31b in the present embodiment are provided in the first type high urgent start port 31 but provided in the first type low urgent start port 32 or the second type start port 33. It may come to be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first special region has a first type of high collision probability start port 31 and a first type of low collision probability start port 32, but the first special region is not limited to this, and the first special region has the first special region. Three or more regions may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the first fall lottery means to fall from the high probability state to the non-high probability state is 1/50. However, the probability is not limited to this. There may be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big win lottery by the first lottery means is won, the gaming state determination means determines either the high probability state or the non-high probability state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit is won, the high probability state may be determined by the game state determination means.

  In addition, the character image (notification information) 100 (FIGS. 27 and 28) in the present embodiment is a game ball when the reserved memory counted by the main CPU (first reserved memory number counting means) 201 is 4 or more. When the high probability state is controlled by the gaming state control means when the player passes the notification area 40, the notification information corresponding to the high probability state (character image 101 (FIG. 29) is controlled by the notification control means. In addition to this, when the non-high probability state is controlled by the gaming state control means, it is changed to an image corresponding to the non-high probability state. It may be. In this case, it is easier to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in a non-high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, when the high probability state is controlled by the game state control means, as described above, the character image 100 is the character image 101 with the headband 110 fastened to the head (FIG. 29). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image may be changed to another image, or the color or motion of the character image 100 may be changed. Good. Alternatively, the effect image other than the character image 100 may be changed to another image, or the sound output from the speakers 8a and 8b, the light effect mode by the decoration lamp 39a, or the like is changed. It may be like this.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the notification of the gaming state by changing the notification information as described above is performed when the value (02) indicating the sudden probability change state is set in the gaming state flag, that is, the second jackpot game It may be executed only in a high-probability state after the end of the state. In this case, it is possible to relieve the player who has assigned the second big hit gaming state, which is a big hit gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 has the function of the first reserved memory number counting means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 301 has the function of the first reserved memory number counting means. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the plurality of first special regions (the first type high urgent start port 31 and the first type low urgent start port 32) is the second type start port (second special region). ) The function 33 may be shared.

  For example, when a game ball passes through the first type high-impact start port 31, in addition to the big win lottery by the first lottery means, the second type big prize device 15 by the variable winning device control means is opened. Control may be performed. In this case, the functions of the start ports can be further diversified, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  Alternatively, even if the second type start port (second special region) 33 functions as the first special region (the first type high ramming start port 31 and the first type low lash start port 32). Good. In this case, when the game ball passes through the inside of the second type starting port 33, in addition to the control for opening the second type big winning device 15 by the variable winning device control means, the big hit by the first lottery means A lottery will be held. This also makes it possible to diversify the functions of the start ports and further enhance the interest.

  Further, the transmission of the gaming state notification command to the sub CPU 301 by the main CPU 201 is the first function that also functions as the second start port 33 when the number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more. It may be performed when a game ball passes through the special area.

  For example, in the case where the first type high-impact start port 31 also functions as the second start port 33, when the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more, the first type high When a game ball passes through the inside of the probability start port 31, a game state notification command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301.

  In this case, the notification of the game state is performed when the game ball passes through the inside of the first type high collision start port 31 when the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory number counting means is 4 or more. It becomes like this. According to this, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and it becomes possible to make the recognition of the gaming state more difficult. In addition, according to the present invention, since it is possible to add pleasure for aiming for the passing of the game ball to the first special area that also functions as the second special area, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

    Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4) and the game ball 400 passes through the notification area 40, the main CPU 201 sends a game state notification command to the sub CPU 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball 400 wins the specific area 15d (FIG. 3) when the number of reserved memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4). The gaming state notification command may be transmitted.

  In this case, the notification of the gaming state is such that when the number of reserved memories has reached a predetermined number (for example, 4), the game ball 400 is in the specific area 15d (see FIG. It will be performed when winning 3). In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to add pleasure for aiming to win a game ball in the specific area 15d, so that it is possible to further enhance interest.

  In addition, the transmission of the gaming state notification command from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 is limited when the total of the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories has reached 4, but is not limited thereto. However, the gaming state notification command may be transmitted even if the number of reserved memories is other than that. The gaming state notification command may be transmitted only when the number of first reserved memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4), or the number of second reserved memories is predetermined. It may be limited to when the number (for example, 4) is reached. In this case, the notification timing can be further limited.

  Further, the game state notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 in the lottery by the first lottery means in the hold memory (first hold memory and second hold memory) counted by the first hold memory counting means. When a game ball that is a chance to win is stored (that is, in the first hold memory or the second hold memory, the big hit lottery random value is 7 (3, 5, 7, 11 or 13) (when the reserved storage is included). In this case, for the notification of the gaming state by the sub CPU (notification control means) 301, the game ball that becomes an opportunity to win the lottery by the first lottery means is stored in the hold memory counted by the first hold memory counting means. It is limited to the case where it has been won (that is, when winning of the big hit gaming state is certain). According to this, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and it becomes possible to make the recognition of the gaming state more difficult.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the transmission of the gaming state notification command from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301 is the second type triggered by the passing of the game ball to the second type starting port (second special area) 33. When a hold memory (first hold memory, second hold memory) occurs during the period from the start of the open state of the large winning device (variable winning device) 15 to the return to the closed state (one hold memory is generated) Or a plurality of (for example, 3) pending storages may be performed). In this case, the notification of the game state by the sub CPU (notification control means) 301 is the open state of the second type big winning device 15 triggered by the passage of the game ball to the second type starting port (second special area) 33. This is limited to the case where hold storage (first hold storage, second hold storage) occurs during the period from the start to the return to the closed state. According to this, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and it becomes possible to make the recognition of the gaming state more difficult.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 as the notification control means may determine by lottery whether or not to notify the gaming state when a gaming state notification command is transmitted from the main CPU 201. The probability of winning the lottery by the sub CPU (notification control means) 301 (that is, the probability that the gaming state is notified) is the number of reserved memories (the value of the first reserved memory counter and the value of the second reserved memory counter). Depending on the total). Alternatively, the probability of winning the lottery (that is, the probability that the gaming state is notified) is a holding memory for storing a game ball that is a chance to win the lottery by the first lottery means (a big hit lottery random value is 7 (high In the probability state, the number may be different depending on the number of reserved storage) that is any one of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13).

  In addition, when the transmission condition of the gaming state notification command is satisfied, the main CPU 201 may determine whether to perform the transmission by lottery. In addition, the probability of winning the lottery (that is, the probability that the gaming state is notified) differs depending on the number of reserved memories (the sum of the values of the first reserved memory counter and the second reserved memory counter). May be. Alternatively, the probability of winning the lottery (that is, the probability that the gaming state is notified) is a holding memory for storing a game ball that is a chance to win the lottery by the first lottery means (a big hit lottery random value is 7 (high In the probability state, the number may be different depending on the number of reserved storage) that is any one of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game ball 400 has passed through the first type high-impact start port (first special region) 31 or the first type low-collision start port (first special region) 32. In this case, a big hit lottery is performed by the main CPU (first lottery means) 201, while when a game ball passes the second type starting port (second special area) 33, the variable winning device control means Control for opening the second type large prize winning device (variable winning device) 15 is performed.

  That is, according to the present invention, since the functions of the plurality of start ports (first special area, second special area) can be made different from each other, a new game form can be added, and further enhancement of interest Can be achieved.

  Also, the gaming state notification in the present invention is performed by changing and displaying the character image (notification information) 100 in the liquid crystal display device (notifying unit) 21 in a mode corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit. Is called.

  That is, in the present invention, the gaming state is notified only by changing the character image (notification information) 100. Therefore, if the player does not carefully observe the character image (notification information) 100, the gaming state is determined. Cannot be recognized.

  According to this, it is possible to notify the gaming state in a notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize while adding a new gaming form by having a plurality of start ports.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the possibility that the ball-out rate is improved more than necessary or the fear of excessive gambling while notifying the player of the game state.

  Further, in the present invention, the game state is notified by the state of the on-hold storage (first on-hold storage and second on-hold storage) counted by the main CPU (first on-hold storage counting means) 201 and the second type big prize device (variable prize winning). When the game balls won in the device 15 satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, the total number of reserved memories (first reserved memory and second reserved memory) counted by the first reserved memory counting means) is a predetermined number (for example, 4) Since the game ball that has won the second type large winning device (variable winning device) 15 passes through a predetermined area (for example, the notification area 40) when reaching the 4), the notification The timing can be limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the notification of the gaming state is performed when the game ball 400 that has won the second type large winning device (variable winning device) 15 passes a predetermined region (notifying region 40). It becomes like this. In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, since it is possible to add pleasure that aims to pass the game ball to the predetermined area (notification area 40), it is possible to further enhance the interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the notification of the gaming state is such that the total number of reserved memories (first reserved memory and second reserved memory) counted by the main CPU (first reserved memory counting means) 201 is a predetermined number (for example, And 4). In this case, the timing of the notification can be further limited, and the gaming state can be made more difficult to recognize. In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to add fun to aim for the passing of the game ball to the first special area (the first type high-impact start port 31 and the first type low-probability start port 32). It is possible to improve the interest.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the 2nd kind big prize apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment, and the structure of the periphery. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol related switch input process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the specific area winning process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the alerting | reporting area | region passage detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd type start opening prize process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the fluctuation | variation reduction completion | finish determination process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the big hit start waiting time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot end interval process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd type game control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd type big hit game state control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd type big winning device opening start process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the 2nd type big winning device opening completion | finish process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the high probability state fall lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the upper limit time short game frequency | count determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the character image which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example when a character image is changed into the aspect according to the high probability state.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a main body frame 3b outer frame 4 glass door 5a upper plate 5b lower plate 6 rail 8a, 8b speaker 7 firing handle 8 shutter lever 12 general prize opening 13 passing gate 14 first kind big prize Device 14a Door 15 Type 2 large prize device (variable prize device)
15a Opening / closing blade 15c Receiving port 15d Specific area (V zone)
15e Passing area 15f Horizontal plate 15h Back wall 15j Specific area detecting switch 15k Passing area detecting switch 15l Type 2 large winning device detecting switch 16 Floor (passing stage)
16a Inlet position 16b Outlet position 17 Out port 19Se 1st type large winning device detection switch 19Sb General winning port switch 19a 1st type high impact start switch 19b 1st type low start start switch 19c 2nd type start port switch 21 Liquid crystal Display device 21a Display area 23 Normal symbol passage memory display 24a First special symbol display 24b Second special symbol display 25a, 25b Normal symbol display 27 First special symbol hold memory display 28 Second special symbol hold memory display 30 Glass plate 31 1st class high collision accuracy start opening (1st special area, high collision accuracy special area)
31a, 31b Variable wing (variable member)
32 Type 1 low impact start port 33 Type 2 start port (second special zone)
39a Decorative lamp 40 Notification area (predetermined area)
41 Notification area detection switches 51a to 51d Type 1 round operation frequency display 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member solenoid
72S Type 1 Grand Prize Winner Solenoid 73S Type 2 Big Winner Solenoid 74S Backup Clear Switch 81 Card Unit 82 Dispensing Device 90 Launching Device 100 Character Image (Notification Information)
110 Headband 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 400 Game ball

Claims (6)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a first special area that is provided in the game area and that can be won by passing the game ball, and a second special area different from the first special area; ,
A first lottery means for lottering whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states when the game ball passes through the first special area;
Notification means for outputting the notification information;
Notification control means for performing output control of notification information in the notification means;
First lottery information determining means for determining identification information indicating the lottery result when lottery is performed by the first lottery means;
When the identification information is determined by the first identification information determining means, control is performed to stop and display the identification information determined by the first identification information determining means after the notification information is variably displayed by the notification means. First identification information display control means for performing,
Among the game balls that have passed through the first special area, the game balls that have not been controlled by the first identification information display control means are suspended until the control by the first identification information display control means is completed. First pending storage number counting means for counting as memory;
A high probability state that is a gaming state in which a probability that a big hit gaming state is determined by the first lottery means is relatively high when the big lottery gaming state is determined by the first lottery means, and the first lottery means A gaming state determination means for determining any of the non-high probability states that are gaming states with relatively low probability that the jackpot gaming state is determined as a gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends;
When the big win gaming state is determined by the first lottery means, after the identification information indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the notification means, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and the control of the big hit gaming state is completed. If so, gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means,
A variable winning device that is provided in the gaming area so that the inside can be visually recognized, and can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can be won easily and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won;
Variable game device control means for performing control to open the variable game device when a game ball is won in the second special area,
The notification control means controls the game controlled by the game state control means when the state of the reserved memory counted by the first reserved memory counting means and the game ball won in the variable winning device satisfy a predetermined condition. Outputting notification information in the notification means in a mode according to the state;
A gaming machine characterized by that. The notification control means outputs the notification information in the notification means in a mode corresponding to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when a game ball won in the variable winning device passes a predetermined area. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Provided in the variable winning device, provided with a specific area in which the game ball that won the variable winning device can win,
The game state control means is a specific game state in which a round operation in which the total sum of the opening times of the variable winning devices per unit time is relatively large is performed a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins in the specific area. Control the big hit gaming state,
The notification control means outputs the notification information in the notification means in a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when a game ball won in the variable winning device wins the specific area. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The notification control means provides the notification information in the notification means in a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when the reserved storage counted by the first holding storage counting means reaches a predetermined number. Output,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The notification control means is configured to control the gaming state control when a game ball that is a chance to win the lottery by the first lottery means is stored in the hold memory counted by the first hold memory counting means. Outputting the notification information in the notification means in a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. The notification control unit is configured to perform a case in which the hold storage occurs during a period from the start of the open state of the variable winning device triggered by the passage of the game ball to the second special area until the return to the closed state. And outputting the notification information in the notification means in a mode according to the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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