JP2008253627A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a new game form for improving the value of reporting a game state in conditions that a plurality of passing areas coexist. <P>SOLUTION: The main CPU 66 of a pachinko game machine 10 executes a special game in one of two or more kinds of periods when a game ball passes through a special area 39a provided inside a big winning port 40, and also executes either short game or long game when a game ball passes through drawing areas of respectively different drawing conditions and drawing results in winning. Then, the control of reporting that the game of a probability variable game state is to be executed is executed in response to the passing of a game ball through the drawing area in the case that a specified game which is the short game and the game of a movable piece drawing high probability game state is executed by the passing of the game ball through one of the plurality of drawing areas by a sub control circuit 200. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having a plurality of passage areas.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the passing area of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after the three pieces of identification information change, the combination stops according to the result of the big hit lottery, while the identification information An effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the image.

  In a pachinko machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball enters a passing area on the game board, and a big hit game is executed when a win is won. The jackpot lottery is usually performed with a predetermined winning probability. However, when the jackpot is won, the gaming state may be changed such as increasing the winning probability of the next jackpot (probability change state).

  In recent years, a lottery lottery where the probability change state with a high winning probability is suddenly lowered or a big hit lottery including a surprise (sudden probability change) that is difficult for a player to know that it has won a big hit and entered the probability change state is performed A gaming machine is provided in which the gaming state is very difficult to recognize, such as whether the current winning probability is high or low.

  In addition, since the game state cannot be recognized, if the timing for ending the game or moving the table cannot be grasped, the game is greatly affected. For this reason, it is very important to be notified of the gaming state such as the current winning probability of the big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, since it is also necessary to make it difficult to recognize the above gaming state in order to suppress the ball from the necessity of suppressing gambling, it is preferable to notify the gaming state in a display mode that is difficult for the player to recognize.

In addition, the passing area that triggers the jackpot lottery is also aimed at increasing the chances of the jackpot lottery, and in response to the game balls entering the plurality of passing areas, the fluctuations of the plurality of identification information are displayed in synchronization. A gaming machine is provided (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2).
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  However, in these gaming machines, where the game ball wins in any passing area, the conditions such as the big hit lottery are the same, so in addition to the increased chances of the big hit lottery, the improvement of the interest by the new game form It is desirable to provide a gaming machine to be planned.

  Furthermore, recent gaming machines have a plurality of gaming states such as a normal gaming state, a so-called probabilistic gaming state, and a so-called short-time gaming state, so it is difficult for a player to know in which gaming state the game is currently being executed. As a result, dissatisfaction with the players was increasing. Particularly in recent years, so-called first-type games and second-type games of mixing machines have appeared. In such a mixing machine, since a plurality of games are performed in one gaming machine, it becomes more difficult for the player to understand the gaming state.

  Therefore, a new value that enhances the value of the notification of the game state on the premise that the game state is notified in a display mode that is difficult for the player to recognize in correspondence with a new game form generated by having a plurality of passing areas. There is a long-awaited provision of a gaming machine capable of performing various game forms.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has a new game form that enhances the value of notification of a gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner. The purpose is to provide the machine.

  (1) A game board having a plurality of special areas (starting openings) through which game balls can pass and winning, and at least one special area of the special areas, and the game balls to the special areas pass A movable piece (electric tulip) that can be moved to an open state that is easy to pass and a closed state that is difficult to pass, and a movable piece that is provided on the game board and can be shifted to an open state where a game ball is easy to pass and a closed state that is difficult to pass A specific winning means having a member (blade item), a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined area provided in the game board as a game ball In accordance with the passing of the movable piece, the movable piece lottery means for lottering whether or not the game piece is shifted to an open state through which the game ball easily passes, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means is advantageous to the player The special game State, normal probability gaming state, probability variation gaming state (probability variation) having a higher probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state by lottery by the jackpot lottery means than the normal probability gaming state, and the normal probability gaming state than the normal probability gaming state Execution control for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states including a movable piece lottery high probability game state (short time) with a high probability of winning by moving the movable piece to the easy-to-pass open state by lottery by a movable piece lottery means Means, a notifying means (liquid crystal display device) for notifying the game state executed by the execution control means, and a notifying control means for controlling the notifying in the notifying means, and each of the special areas in the game board A lottery area (first type start port) provided in an area outside the specific winning means and serving as a trigger for the lottery in the jackpot lottery means; It is at least one of an opening / closing area (second type start port) that triggers the opening of the movable member, a plurality of lottery areas are provided, and the big hit lottery means Depending on the play area, a big win lottery is performed under different lottery conditions, and the execution control means shifts the movable member in the specific winning means to an open state in response to winning in the special area which is the opening / closing area. If the game ball passes through a specific area (V zone) provided in the specific winning means in the case, or when the winning game is won by the big winning lottery means, the special game is in the special gaming state. When the winning of the jackpot lottery means is won, as the special game, a game with a short period of time during which a game advantageous to the player is performed (2R big hit, winning, sudden) and before One of the long games (15R big hit) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the short game is executed, and the notification probability setting means has the game ball passed through one of the lottery areas. Thus, in the execution control means, when a specific game that is the short game and the game of the movable piece lottery high probability game state (sudden short time, so-called collision) is executed, the game ball has passed through the lottery area Accordingly, a gaming machine is characterized in that the notifying means performs control for notifying that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed.

  According to the invention of (1), a plurality of regions serving as lottery regions that trigger the big hit lottery are provided in a plurality of special regions (for example, the first, second, and third type start ports). . The execution control means executes games in a plurality of game states including a special game state, a normal probability game state, a probability variation game state (probability variation), and a movable piece lottery high probability game state (short time). In addition, the execution control means, when the game ball passes through the specific area (V zone) provided in the winning means (blade mono object), any one of a plurality of periods (for example, 2R, 15R) ), And when the game ball passes through lottery areas with different lottery conditions and wins the lottery lottery means, a short game (2R big hit, probable, sudden) and a long game ( 15R big hit). Then, when the game ball passes through one of a plurality of lottery areas by the notification control means, a specific game that is a short game and a movable piece lottery high probability game state (suddenly short time, so-called sudden time) When the game ball is passed through the lottery area, control is performed to notify (probability change notification) that the game in the probability change game state is executed. As described above, in a situation where a plurality of areas are mixed with a plurality of special areas (for example, first type, second type, and third type start ports), any one of lottery areas having different lottery conditions. When the game ball passes through and suddenly enters in a short time, the probability change notification is further made in response to the game ball passing through the lottery area. Thus, since the probability change notification is performed under rare conditions, the notification is unlikely to occur, and the value of the notification can be increased. In addition, if the player suddenly entered the time zone and had fallen from the probable gaming state to the normal probability gaming state, it would be difficult to recognize the fall. Then, the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, so that the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the game ball has passed through one of a plurality of lottery regions, the notification control unit causes the specific game to be performed in the execution control unit. Is executed, after the start of the execution of the specific game, when the number of lotteries in the jackpot lottery means is within a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the game in the probability variation game state is executed to the notification means A game machine characterized by performing control for informing the player.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the notification control means executes a specific game (sudden short time, so-called sudden time) which is a short game and a game with a movable piece lottery high probability game state. In this case, after starting the execution of the specific game, when the number of lotteries in the jackpot lottery means is within a predetermined number, control is performed to notify that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed (probability variation notification). As described above, the probability change notification is performed only when the number of times of lottery performed after suddenly rushing into the game and the game by the sudden time has started is within a predetermined number of times. Therefore, in a situation where a plurality of special areas are mixed, if a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions and suddenly enters the time zone, the game ball passes through this lottery area. Depending on the rare condition that the probability change notification is performed according to the situation, the probability change notification is performed when the condition that the number of lotteries is further limited is satisfied. Can be increased. In addition, it is difficult to recognize the fall if it has fallen from the probability variation gaming state to the normal probability gaming state due to sudden rush in, but for example, the probability variation gaming state by lottery within a predetermined number of times after that If it is won, the fact that the winning game state is won is notified, so that the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, and the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a specific game execution number storage means for storing the number of executions of the specific game executed by the execution control means, and a probability of causing the notification means to notify Notification probability setting means for setting a certain notification probability, wherein the notification probability setting means sets the notification probability of the notification means according to the number of executions of the specific game stored in the specific game execution number storage means. The notification control means controls the notification in the notification means based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting means.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), the number of executions of a specific game (sudden short time, so-called crash) which is a short game and a movable piece lottery high probability game state by the notification probability setting means The notification probability is set accordingly. The notification control unit controls the notification in the notification unit based on the notification probability. In this way, in a situation where a plurality of special areas are mixed with a plurality of areas, when a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions and suddenly enters the short time, this lottery area Even if the rare condition that the game ball has passed has been fulfilled, the probability change notification may not be performed depending on the notification probability corresponding to the number of times the game is suddenly shortened. Therefore, the notification is hardly generated, and the value of the notification can be further increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), as the lottery condition in the jackpot lottery means when a game ball passes through each lottery area, winning the execution of the specific game out of a predetermined number of lotteries A specific game setting probability setting means for setting a specific game setting probability, which is a probability, the predetermined lottery number, and the specific game execution number during the lottery of the predetermined lottery number in the jackpot lottery means. Specific game execution probability calculation means for calculating a specific game execution probability that is a ratio to the number of executions of the specific game stored in the storage means, and the notification probability setting means is one of a plurality of lottery areas. Between the specific game setting probability set in the specific game setting probability setting means and the specific game execution probability calculated in the specific game execution probability calculating means. Gaming machine characterized by, to set the notification chance of the notification unit according to.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the invention of (3), the notification probability setting means has a specific game setting probability and a specific game execution probability set in the specific game setting probability setting means in a lottery area. The notification probability of the notification means is set according to the relationship with the specific game execution probability calculated by the calculation means. As described above, the notification probability setting means includes a specific game setting probability that is a probability of winning a specific game (sudden time shortening, so-called crash) out of a predetermined lottery count in a certain lottery area, and a predetermined lottery count. The notification probability of the notification means is set according to the relationship with the number of executions of the specific game during the lottery. Therefore, when a plurality of areas are mixed with a plurality of special areas and a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions, and suddenly enters the short time, this lottery area is further played. Even if the rare condition that the ball has passed is satisfied, the notification probability varies depending on the relationship between the specific game setting probability and the number of executions of the specific game during the lottery of a predetermined number of lotteries. May not be performed. Therefore, the notification is hardly generated, and the value of the notification can be further increased. In addition, for example, when the ratio of the number of lotteries and the number of times of execution of a specific game exceeds the specific game setting probability, the probability of notifying the probability change is increased, for example, the case where the player wins continuously in a sudden Since there is a high possibility that it can be notified that the winning has been won, the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (4), the specific game setting probability setting means uses a specific game setting probability set as a lottery condition for one of a plurality of lottery regions for other lotteries. A gaming machine that is set higher than a specific game setting probability set as the lottery condition of the area.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the invention of (4), the specific game setting probability setting means sets a specific game setting probability to be set as a lottery condition for one of a plurality of lottery areas. It is set higher than the specific game setting probability set as a lottery condition for other lottery areas. As a result, the lottery condition for a certain lottery area is more likely to win a specific game (suddenly short, so-called sudden) than the lottery conditions for other lottery areas, and the lottery condition becomes worse. However, even in such a lottery area where the lottery conditions are bad, there is a high probability of winning in a short time.Therefore, a game ball passes through this lottery area, suddenly enters in a short time, and further, If the game ball passes, the probability change notification is performed. Therefore, since the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of a gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. A speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

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

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35a, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided. A special symbol display 35b and special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided at the lower right of the game board 14.

  The special symbol display 35a is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). When a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “12” or “65”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the big hit gaming state (special game) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to (State). For example, when the special symbol is “65” or “12” and the game state is a big hit game state, as will be described later, the movable members 40a and 40b of the grand prize winning port 40 which is an example of a specific winning means are open. Thus, the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 40 which is an example of the specific winning means (see FIG. 4). As described above, the special winning opening 40 is an example of a specific winning means having a movable member that is provided in the game board and can move between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass.

  On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game (first type game)”.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the special symbol display 35a. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol display that is held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35a, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 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 (4 of 2). Squared pattern). Note that the round number indicators 51a to 51d may include a plurality of 8-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The special symbol display 35b is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. The symbols are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information) by turning on / off the 8-segment LED. When a special symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “11” or “64”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the big hit gaming state (special game) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to (State). When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the movable members 40a, 40b are controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 40 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  Further, in the normal game state of the special symbol game of the present embodiment, there are a normal probability game state (low probability state) and a probability of winning the transition to the special game state by lottery by the big hit lottery means than the normal probability game state. The high game state includes the probability variation game state of the special drawing lottery. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the special game state, a game with a short period of time during which a game advantageous to the player is short (2R big hit, chance of success, and a collision) and a long game advantageous to the player compared to a short game ( 15R big hit).

  On the right side of the special symbol display 35b, special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34e to 34h are used to display the number of times the special symbol is suspended by turning on or off (so-called “second start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the second start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5), the special symbol hold lamp 34e is turned on.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the back (back side) of the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) is displayed. Is done.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and with a character image such as “big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 14, there are two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a passage gate 50, a first start port 25, a second start port 44, a third start port 48, and a movable member 40a. , 40b and other prize-winning ports 40, general winning ports 56a, 56b, and other gaming members are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and changes its traveling direction due to a collision with the plurality of game nails 13 described above. However, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14.

  A large winning opening 40 is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and movable members 40 a and 40 b for allowing a game ball to enter the large winning opening 40 are provided on both sides of the large winning opening 40. That is, in the game balls launched on the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game balls that basically collide with the prize winning opening 40 flow down to the left or right along the prize winning opening 40. The special winning opening 40 has a pair of movable members 40a and 40b. The movable members 40a and 40b can be switched to a closed state (a state in which passage is difficult) or an open state (a state in which passage is easy) by the special prize opening solenoid 120 (see FIG. 5). A game ball enters the big prize opening 40. A special area 39a is formed in the center of the special winning opening 40, and general areas 39b and 39c are formed on both sides of the special area 39a. The ball enters either the special area 39a or the general areas 39b and 39c. The special area 39a is provided with a special area passing sensor 102 (see FIG. 5). When the passage of a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the special area passage sensor 102, it is determined that the game ball has won. Furthermore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the passage of a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the special area passage sensor 102, the movable members 40a and 40b are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Become. The general area passage sensor 104 is provided in the general areas 39b and 39c. When the passage of a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the general area passage sensor 104, it is determined that the game ball has won a prize.

  A first starting port 25 is provided on the left side of the lower part of the big prize opening 40. A second start port 44 is provided on the right side of the lower part of the big prize port 40. A passing gate 50 is provided immediately below the big prize opening 40. A third start port 48 is provided immediately below the passing gate 50. The third starting port 48 is provided with a pair of movable pieces provided on both the left and right sides. In addition, the pair of movable pieces can be switched to a closed state (a state that is difficult to pass) or an open state (a state that is easy to pass) by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5). This makes it easier for a game ball to enter the third start port 48. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 48. As described above, the movable piece is provided in at least one special region of the special region, and is an example of the movable piece that can be shifted to an open state in which a game ball to the special region easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass. It is.

  The first start opening 25 is provided with a first start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning ball sensor 117, it is determined that the game ball has won. In addition, when a game ball is won when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a random number value stored when the game ball enters) is fulfilled, a special symbol display 35a is used. The symbol variation display is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the movable members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) without changing the special symbol. Then, when the ball enters the first start opening 25, the special symbol does not change and the movable members 40a and 40b of the big winning opening 40 are opened, and the game ball passes through the special area 39a, it becomes a big hit game. . As described above, when the ball enters the first start opening 25 and the movable members 40a and 40b are released without the special symbol being variably displayed, the game in which the game ball is passed to the special area 39a is referred to as “second type game”. "

  Furthermore, a second start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) is provided in the second starting port 44 to detect the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. In addition, when a game ball wins when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a random number value stored when the game ball enters) is fulfilled, a special symbol display 35b is used. The symbol variation display is started. Also, if the game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the second starting port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the movable members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Then, when the ball enters the second start port 44, the special symbol does not change and the movable members 40a and 40b of the large winning port 40 are opened, and the game ball passes through the special area 39a, a big hit game is obtained. . As described above, when the ball enters the second starting port 44 and the movable members 40a and 40b are released without the special symbol being changed and displayed, the game that passes the game ball to the special area 39a is referred to as “second type game”. "

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  A passing gate 50 as a predetermined area provided on the game board is provided immediately below the special winning opening 40. The passing gate 50 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 50. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the movable piece provided in the third starting port 48 is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that the game ball can easily enter the third starting port 48. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the movable piece is opened, the movable piece is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 48. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the movable piece varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  In addition, the normal game state of the normal symbol game of the present embodiment is shifted to the normal probability game state (low probability state) and the open state in which the movable piece is more likely to pass through the lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the normal probability game state. The game state of the movable piece lottery high probability game state having a high probability of winning in the game includes the probability variation game state (short time) of the normal drawing lottery. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, a game in which the special game state of the special symbol game is a short game and the subsequent game state becomes a movable piece lottery high probability game state is referred to as a specific game.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 50 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed until the passing symbol 50 is displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Furthermore, a third start winning ball sensor 121 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a winning of a game ball is provided in the third starting port 48. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the third start winning ball sensor 121, it is determined that the game ball has won. The movable members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Then, when the movable members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened, if the game ball passes through the special area 39a, it becomes a big hit game. As described above, when the movable member 40a, 40b is opened (special game state) when the ball enters the third starting port 48 and the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner (special game state), the game is passed through the special area 39a. This is called “type 2 game”. As described above, the first start port 25, the second start port 44, and the third start port 48 are provided in an area outside the specific winning means on the game board, and the lottery that triggers the lottery in the big win lottery means. It is an example of the special area | region which is at least any one of the area | region for opening and closing which becomes an opportunity which opens an operation area | region and a movable member. Further, in this way, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a plurality of special areas (first start port 25, second start port 44, third start port 48) through which game balls can pass and win a prize. is there.

  As described above, the special winning opening 40 is provided with movable members 40a and 40b that can be opened and closed laterally. The movable members 40a and 40b are opened to allow easy reception of a game ball when the special symbol indicator 35 (35a and 35b) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol and the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. It is driven to become a state. Alternatively, in the second type game, when the game ball passes through the special area passing sensor 102 provided in the special area 39a and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state, the game ball is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. Driven by. As a result, the special winning opening 40 is in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  The special winning opening 40 has a special area 39a having a special area passage sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and general areas 39b and 39c having a general area passage sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). In the big hit game state, the movable members 40a and 40b are driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. When a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the grand prize winning opening 40 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the movable members 40a and 40b are in a closed state in which it is difficult to receive the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special winning opening 40 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 40 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 40 is difficult to accept game balls. A game that repeats a given game a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) is defined as one round, and a game that repeats this one round a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the movable members 40a and 40b are repeatedly closed and opened a predetermined number of times during the round game, and are closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the movable members 40a and 40b driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) are driven to the open state again. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first type game, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (for example, the special symbol display 35a) is “65”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. Yes, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (for example, the special symbol display 35b) is “11”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the special symbol indicator 35 (special symbol indicator) When the symbol to be stopped and displayed in 35b) is “50”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two. In the case of the second type game, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 18 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the special area 39a and the general areas 39b and 39c in the general winning openings 56a and 56b and the large winning opening 40 described above, a number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. Of the game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the first starting port 25, the second starting port 44, or the third starting port 48, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning port is the upper plate. 20 or lower tray 22 is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, the first and second special symbol determination to be referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery Various tables such as a table (see FIGS. 6 and 7) and a notification probability setting table (see FIG. 8) are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a game state flag, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a starting opening cumulative prize counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, an off symbol determination random number counter, and a second type game prize counter. , Type 2 game special area passing counter, specific game cumulative winning number counter, specific game lottery number counter, reach pattern selection random number counter, production condition selection random number counter, big winning mouth opening number counter, big winning mouth prize ball counter , A winning prize winning counter, a round number display counter, a round number display effect start counter, a waiting time timer, a big winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the first starting memory, 2 Data indicating the number of reserved balls related to special symbols related to start-up memory, hold related to normal symbols Data indicating the number, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, the second type game flags, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The game state flag indicates a game state of the gaming machine such as a probability change state or a time reduction state. The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passage flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The start opening cumulative winning counter indicates the cumulative number of game balls won in three starting openings (first starting opening 25, second starting opening 44, and third starting opening 48). That is, the start opening cumulative winning counter indicates the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player of the main CPU 66 as the big hit lottery means. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The second type game winning counter is incremented by 1 for each winning game ball when the second type game is selected when the game ball is won at the first starting port 25 or the second starting port 44. The second type game special area passage counter indicates the number of game balls that have passed through the special area 39a (see FIG. 3) at the special winning opening 40 in the second type game. The specific game cumulative winning number counter indicates the cumulative number of times a specific game has been won. The specific game lottery counter indicates the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, which is performed by the main CPU 66 as a big hit lottery means after the game state becomes a specific game. . The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is used to measure the time for opening the special prize opening 40 by driving the movable members 40a and 40b. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big winning opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the special prize winning opening during one round and passed the special area passing sensor 102 and the general area passing sensor 104.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 25 and the predetermined condition is satisfied, but the variable symbol display cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When the game ball wins the second start opening 44 and satisfies a predetermined condition, the special symbol game start is suspended when the special symbol variation display cannot be executed. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 44, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 25. The execution of 4 special symbol games is put on hold. For this reason, it becomes possible to secure the number of suspensions of a maximum of eight special symbol games in total.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 50 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The second type game flag is used to determine whether or not the special winning opening 40 is opened based on the second game.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the special area passing sensor 102, the general area passing sensor 104, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 , The passing ball sensor 114, the first starting winning ball sensor 117, the second starting winning ball sensor 116, the third starting winning ball sensor 121, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected. ing.

  The special area passage sensor 102 is provided in the special area 39 a in the special winning opening 40. The special area passage sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special area 39 a in the special winning opening 40.

  The general area passage sensor 104 is provided in the general areas 39 b and 39 c in the special winning opening 40. The general area passage sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general areas 39 b and 39 c in the special winning opening 40.

  The general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 are provided at the general winning ports 56a and 56b, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning ports 56a and 56b.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 50. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 50.

  The first start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the first start port 25. The first start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 25.

  The second start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the second start port 44. The second start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the second start port 44.

  The third start winning ball sensor 121 is provided at the third start port 48. The third start winning ball sensor 121 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the third start port 48.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a movable piece provided at the third starting port 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the movable piece in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state.

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the movable members 40a and 40b shown in FIG. 3, and drives the movable members 40a and 40b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open the special prize opening or Closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

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

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

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

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34h, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol indicator 35a (8 segment LED), and the special symbol indicator 35b. (8-segment LED), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 which is an example of the notification control unit includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. Light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit 242.

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  An audio control circuit 230, which is an example of a notification control means, is a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals. ).

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

  The special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special drawing lottery (special symbol game lottery) and the normal symbol lottery (ordinary symbol game lottery) in FIGS. 6 and 7, the low probability state indicates the normal probability gaming state. Further, in the special drawing lottery of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 (special symbol game lottery), the high probability state has a higher probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state by lottery by the big hit lottery means than the normal probability gaming state. Indicates the state (probability change). 6 and 7, the high probability state shifts to the open state in which the movable piece is more likely to pass through the lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the normal probability game state. Indicates a movable piece lottery high probability gaming state (short time) with a high probability of winning.

  FIG. 6 shows a first special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 5, and the symbol designation command z6 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special It shows that the drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the regular drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds probable big hit), and the opening time / number of opening times is 18 seconds in 2 seconds. In the case of a low probability state, the set probability of winning the 15 round probability variation jackpot is 1/500. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 2, and the symbol designation command z7 is selected. Both the drawing lottery and the regular drawing lottery are in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (the so-called normal big hit, falling in the case of a probable variation state), and the opening time / number of times of opening is 2 seconds and the opening number is 18 times. . In the case of the low probability state, the set probability of winning the normal big hit or the like is 1/750. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, right symbol is 5, symbol design command z6 is Selected, big hit, special drawing lottery with high probability state, ordinary drawing lottery with high probability state, round number is 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds probable big hit), opening time / opening count is 2 seconds and 18 times open It is shown that. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability to win the 15 round probability variation jackpot is 1/100. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 2, and the symbol designation command z7 is Selected, the contents are jackpot, both special drawing lottery and ordinary drawing lottery are in low probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (so-called normal jackpot, fall in case of probable change), opening time / opening count is 18 times in 2 seconds It shows that it is open. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability of winning the normal jackpot or the like is 1/150. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the contents are out of place. In addition, although an example of the 1st special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 1st special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

[Second special symbol determination table]
FIG. 7 shows a second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, the symbol designation command z0 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special This shows that the drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (so-called probability variation 15 rounds big hit), and the opening time / number of opening times is 18 seconds in 2 seconds. In the case of a low probability state, the set probability of winning the 15 round probability variation jackpot is 1/600. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the symbol of the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special symbol lottery Indicates a high probability state, a normal drawing lottery state, a round number of 2R (so-called sudden probability change, absurdity for short), and an opening time / number of times of opening of 0.5 seconds. In the low probability state, the set probability of winning the sudden probability change is 1/3000. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special The drawing lot is in a low probability state, the normal drawing lot is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R (specific game (so-called abrupt short time, abbreviated for short)), and the opening time / number of times of opening is 0.5 seconds and the opening is twice. It is shown that. In the case of a low probability state, the set probability of winning this specific game is 1/1000. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special symbol lottery Indicates a low probability state, a normal lottery state is a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (so-called normal big hit, falling in the case of a probabilistic state), and the open time / number of open times is 18 seconds in 2 seconds. ing. In the case of a low probability state, the set probability of winning this normal jackpot is 1/3000. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is Selected, big hit, special drawing lottery high probability state, ordinary drawing lottery high probability state, round number is 15 rounds (so-called 15-round big hit), opening time / opening count is 2 seconds, 18 open times It is shown that. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability of winning the 15-round probability variation jackpot is 1/120. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the symbol of the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command z1 is selected. The contents are a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R (so-called sudden probability change, abbreviated to be short) It shows that there is. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability of winning this sudden probability change is 1/600. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-8, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z2 is It is selected, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R (a specific game (so-called abrupt short-time, abbreviated for short)), and the opening time / opening number is 0. It shows that it is opened twice in 5 seconds. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability of winning this specific game is 1/200. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z4 is selected. The content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15 rounds (the so-called normal big hit, falling in the case of a probable change state), the opening time and the number of opening times is 2 seconds It shows that it is opened 18 times. In the case of a high probability state, the set probability of winning this normal jackpot or the like is 1/600. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although the example of the 2nd special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 2nd special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 executing the game based on the symbols determined in reference to the first or second special symbol determination table (step S124 or step S132 (see FIG. 19) described later) Depending on the lottery result, a promising game state (probability variation) that has a higher probability of winning the transition to the special game state by a lottery by lottery means than the special game state, normal probability game state, and normal probability game state advantageous to the player , And a plurality of gaming states including a movable piece lottery high-probability gaming state (short time) that has a higher probability of winning the transition to an open state that allows easy passage through the movable piece by lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the normal probability gaming state This is an example of an execution control means for executing a game, and the main CPU 66 is advantageous to the player as a game in a special game state. Period for the technique is an example of a short game (2 rounds jackpot) and execution control means for executing any of the advantageous long game (15 rounds jackpot) for short game as compared to the player.

[Notification probability setting table]
FIG. 8 shows a notification probability setting table stored in the main ROM 68. In FIG. 8, the specific game lottery count refers to the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to the special game state advantageous to the player, which is performed by the main CPU 66 as the big hit lottery means after the game state becomes the specific game. Specifically, it is the value of the specific game lottery counter stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5). The specific game setting probability refers to the probability of winning a specific game. Specifically, the setting for winning a specific game stored in the main ROM 68 and set in the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table. Probability. The specific game execution probability refers to the value stored in the starting opening cumulative prize counter stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5) and the specific game execution count stored in the specific game execution count storage means (specifically, Is a ratio to the value of the specific game cumulative winning counter stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5). In addition, the notification probability is a probability of winning the notification in the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the game in the probability variation gaming state performed by the main CPU 66.

  Specifically, when the specific game lottery count is 9 or less, the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is higher than the specific game execution probability is 10%, and the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is low is 5%. When the specific game lottery number is 10 to 39, the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is higher than the specific game execution probability is 30%, and the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is low is 15%. When the number of specific game lotteries is 40 to 99, the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is higher than the specific game execution probability is 50%, and the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is low is 25%. When the specific game lottery count is 100, the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is higher than the specific game execution probability is 100%, and the notification probability when the specific game setting probability is low is 50%. In addition, when the specific game lottery count is 100 times or more, no notification is performed.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70, a start opening cumulative winning counter, a specific game cumulative winning counter, and the like. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 40 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, the second type control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs the second type control process. The second type control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number in response to the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. The result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. Details of the normal symbol processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special symbol display unit 35a and the special symbol display unit 35b correspond to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S16 and step S17 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The control signal for driving the normal symbol display 33 and the round number display 51 is stored in the main RAM 70. For example, when driving the special symbol display 35a, the main CPU 66 transmits a drive signal to the special symbol display 35a. The special symbol display 35a displays the identification symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received drive signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command relating to game information data to be transmitted to a game hall management server (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, symbol reserved ball number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates the first start memory number and the second start memory number data in accordance with the detection signals from the first start winning ball sensor 117 and the second start winning ball sensor 116, and these start memories are stored. When the number of reserved balls in the number data is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 3), the start memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is updated. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a payout process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 40, a first starting port 25, a second starting port 44, a third starting port 48, and general winning ports 56a and 56b as specific winning means. Check whether or not. If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

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

  In step S31, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, input port reading processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, switch input detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the special area passing sensor 102 and the general area passing sensor 104. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S31 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

In step S36, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.
[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a special area 39a or general areas 39b and 39c (see FIG. 3) of the large winning opening 40 as a specific winning means has been won, the special area passing sensor 102, and the general area passing. The determination is made according to a detection signal from the sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). The main CPU 66 counts the value of the big prize winning ball counter according to the detection signal. In step S23 (see FIG. 9), the main CPU 66 transmits a prize ball signal to the payout device 128 based on the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. The payout device 128 pays out an amount of prize balls according to the prize ball signal. The big winning opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won a general winning opening (for example, the general winning openings 56a and 56b (see FIG. 3)) according to detection signals from the general winning ball sensors 106 and 108. I do. The main CPU 66 counts the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter according to the detection signal. In step S23 (see FIG. 9), the main CPU 66 transmits a prize ball signal to the payout device 128 based on the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. The payout device 128 pays out an amount of prize balls according to the prize ball signal. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, a first start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 25 based on the detection signal from the first start winning ball sensor 117. The first start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, a second start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the second start opening 44 based on the detection signal from the second start winning ball sensor 116. The second start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S45.

  In step S45, a third start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the third starting port 48 based on the detection signal from the third starting winning ball sensor 121. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game ball has won the third starting port 48 based on the detection signal, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the third starting port winning counter, and further, the movable members 40a, 40b of the big winning port 40. , And data for transmitting a signal for opening the special winning opening 40 twice is set in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, in the process of step S20 of FIG. 9, a signal for opening the special winning opening 40 twice is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 120, and the movable members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are moved. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning prize winning process]
The big winning opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S50, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102. If it is determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102, the process proceeds to step S51. If it is not determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S51, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S52.

  In step S52, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the second type game winning counter is 1 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the second type game winning counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 1 or more. If the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the second type game winning counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S54. If the value of the second type game winning counter is not determined to be 1 or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S56. Move processing.

  In step S54, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second type game special area passing counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the second type game special area passing counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S56.

  In step S56, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104. If it is determined that there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104, the process proceeds to step S57. If it is not determined that there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S57, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.

  In step S58, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First starting entrance prize process]
The first start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S61, a process is performed to determine whether or not there is a first start opening winning ball sensor input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first start opening winning ball sensor input based on the detection signal of the first starting winning ball sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S62 and the first start opening winning prize is obtained. If it is determined that there is no ball sensor input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize ball counter is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, a process of determining whether or not the second type game has been selected is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and if it is determined that the value indicates a big hit of the second type game, the process moves to step S68, where the second type game. If it is not determined that the value represents a big hit, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S64, a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening cumulative winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening cumulative prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, a process of adding 1 to the value of the first start opening winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the first start port winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S66.

  In step S66, a process is performed to determine whether or not the first special symbol memory number is an upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first special symbol storage number stored in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 is the upper limit (for example, 4), this subroutine is terminated and the upper limit is reached. If not, the process moves to step S67.

  In step S67, the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number are extracted and stored in the first special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S68, a process of adding 1 to the value of the second type game winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second type game winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second starting entry prize process]
The second start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S71, a process is performed to determine whether or not there is a second start opening winning ball sensor input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second start port winning ball sensor input based on the detection signal of the second start winning ball sensor 116, the process proceeds to step S72, and the second start port winning prize is received. If it is determined that there is no ball sensor input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, a process of adding 1 to the value of the start opening prize ball counter is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

  In step S73, it is determined whether or not the second type game has been selected. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and if it is determined that the value indicates a big hit of the second type game, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S78 and performs the second type game. If it is not determined that the value represents a big hit, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening cumulative winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening cumulative prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a process of adding 1 to the value of the second start opening winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second start port winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second special symbol memory number is an upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second special symbol storage number stored in the second special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 is the upper limit (for example, 4), this subroutine is terminated and the upper limit is reached. If not, the process moves to step S77.

  In step S77, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number are extracted and stored in the second special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the second special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S78, a process of adding 1 to the value of the second type game winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second type game winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Type 2 control processing]
The second type control process subroutine executed in step S14 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S80, it is determined whether or not the second type game winning counter is 1 or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second type game winning counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 1 or more, the process moves to step S81, and the second type game winning counter is not 1 or more. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S81, a second-type selection prize winning opening process (0.5 seconds) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the second type selection release timer of the main RAM 70 to 0.5 seconds, and performs processing to set the second type selection special prize opening opening data related to the special prize opening 40. The main CPU 66 transmits the set second type selected special winning opening open data to the special winning opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S20 of FIG. The received special prize opening solenoid 120 is driven to open the special prize opening 40 for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) for 0.5 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82, it is determined whether or not the second type selective release timer is zero. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the second type selection release timer of the main RAM 70 is 0, the process moves to step S83, and if the second type selection release timer is not 0, This subroutine is finished.

  In step S83, 1 is subtracted from the value of the second type game winning counter. The main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the second type game winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S84.

  In step S84, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second type game special area passage counter is 1 or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second type game special area passing counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S85, and the second type game special area pass counter is set. If it is determined that the number is not 1 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S85, a second type game big hit process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs the second type game big hit process. The second type game big hit process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S86.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 determines specific winning means (large winning opening 40) in accordance with winning in the special area (first starting port 25, second starting port 44, third starting port 48) that is an opening / closing region. When the movable members (movable members 40a, 40b) in the state are moved to the open state, the special game is in the special game state when the game ball passes through the specific area (special area 39a) provided in the specific winning means. Is an example of execution control means for executing

  In step S86, a second type game end process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a second type game end process. The second type game end process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Type 2 game jackpot processing]
The second type game big hit processing subroutine executed in step S85 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S90, it is determined whether or not the second type round number counter is zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second type round number counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 0, the process proceeds to step S91 and determines that the second type round number counter is not 0. In that case, the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S91, the second type round number counter setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the second type game setting period stored in the main ROM 68 and performs processing for setting this value in the second type round number counter of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening time timer setting process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in the stored big prize opening time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S95.

  In step S95, the second type big hit big winning opening process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the second type big hit big prize opening open data regarding the big prize opening 40. The main CPU 66 transmits the set type 2 big hit big winning opening data during opening to the big winning opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S20 of FIG. When the received prize winning solenoid 120 is driven, the movable members 40a and 40b of the prize winning opening 40 are moved, and the prize winning opening 40 is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S96.

  In step S96, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening time timer is zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening time timer of the main RAM 70 is 0, the process proceeds to step S97, and when the main CPU 66 does not judge that the big prize opening time timer is not 0. This subroutine is terminated.

  In step S97, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the second type round number counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the second type round number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S98.

  In step S98, the second kind big hit big winning opening closing process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 40. The main CPU 66 transmits the prize winning solenoid 120 in the process of step S20 of FIG. When the received prize winning solenoid 120 is driven, the movable members 40a and 40b of the prize winning opening 40 are moved, and the prize winning opening 40 is closed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S99.

  In step S99, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the second type round number counter is 1 or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the second type round number counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 1 or more. When the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the second type round number counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S100, and when the value of the second type round number counter is not determined to be 1 or more, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S100, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening time timer setting process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in the stored big prize opening time timer in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Type 2 game end processing]
The second type game end process subroutine executed in step S86 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S101, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second type round number counter is zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second type round number counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 0, the process proceeds to step S103 and determines that the second type round number counter is not 0. In that case, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second type game special area passing counter has been added until the big winning opening opening time timer becomes zero. In this process, the main CPU 66 increments the type 2 special game area passing counter stored in the main RAM 70 until the big winning opening opening time timer set by the process of step S94 or step S100 becomes zero. It is determined whether or not the game ball has been won in the special area 39a (see FIG. 3) of the big winning opening 40. If the main CPU 66 determines that the second type game special area passing counter has been added, this subroutine is terminated. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the second type game special area passing counter has been added, the process proceeds to step S103. Move.

  In step S103, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the second type game special area passing counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 clears the second type game special area passing counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control processing subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, the numerical values drawn from step S111 to step S119 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, a process of loading a control state flag is executed (step S110). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In steps S111 to S119, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S111 to step S119 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S111, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In step S112, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S113 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S114 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S119. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S114, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 40 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S20 in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 40 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 40 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. In this way, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 40. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 40 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 40 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 2 seconds, 0.5 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the maximum number of times of opening in one round (for example, 18 times) in the round big prize opening number of times counter. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S116. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S115.

  In step S115, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S116.

  In step S116, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the bonus item is being released, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the open upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 40 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S117 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S117.

  In step S117, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) in which the control state flag indicates monitoring of the remaining balls in the bonus game, and when the remaining bonus ball monitoring time has elapsed, The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35b is “50”, “21”) or “15” (special (When the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display 35a are "65" and "12", or when the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35b are "64" and "11") It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S118 is set to be executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the accessory in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round big prize opening number counter. Further, when the value of the round big prize opening number counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so as to subtract “1” from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S118 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S118.

  In step S118, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S119. In addition, when the main CPU 66 enters the probability change state, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 1) indicating the probability change state in the gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 3) indicating the time reduction state in the gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the time reduction state is set. Here, the probability variation state in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol game is increased. Here, the short-time state in the present embodiment means that the winning probability of the normal symbol game is increased, the opening time of the blade member of the third starting port 48 is lengthened, and the number of special symbol games held is 0 or 1 Except for the case of times, it means a state in which the variation time is shortened. The jackpot end interval process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S119.

  In step S119, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 indicates data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game (first start memory, Alternatively, the second start memory) is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S111. When the time reduction count is set, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count becomes 0, the main CPU 66 ends the time reduction state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S111, step S112, step S113, and step S119 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S111, step S112, step S113, and step S114 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S116 shown in FIG. The processing of step S117 and step S115 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S116 to step S119 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed to the specific area before the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds (short game) ) Or “15” round (long game)) is also a special game end condition. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control means for executing a special game that is a special game state advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control unit that executes a game in a special gaming state when winning in the lottery of the big hit lottery unit.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S111 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S120). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S121. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the second starting stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the second starting stored number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S122, and the number of reserved balls is determined. If it is determined that the data indicating “0” is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S122, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the first starting stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol in the first starting stored number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S136, and the number of reserved balls is determined. Is determined not to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, a jackpot determination process using the first special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Based on the result of this reference, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the case of the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit random number value is 7. In the high probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S125. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In step S125, a symbol determination process using the first special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the left symbol of the big hit symbol and 5 for the right symbol. Z6 is selected, a high probability state is selected for the special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery), a high probability state is selected for the normal symbol lottery (normal symbol lottery), the maximum opening time is 2 seconds, and the number of rounds 15 rounds are selected and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S126.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbols stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S125 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S22 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S131, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S132.

  In step S132, a jackpot determination process using the second special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Based on the result of this reference, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the case of the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit random number value is 7. In the high probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S133. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Further, the main CPU 66 that performs the process of step S125 or step S126 is an example of a big hit lottery unit that performs a big win lottery under different lottery conditions according to each lottery region through which the game ball has passed.

  In step S133, a symbol determination process using the second special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random value and the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 b is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8 (setting probability 1/1000 which is a specific game setting probability), the symbol designation command is z2, special The symbol lottery (special symbol lottery) is in the low probability state, the normal symbol lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) is in the high probability state, the maximum opening time is 2 seconds, and the number of rounds is a big hit symbol that becomes a specific game of 2 rounds, on the left symbol 2 is selected as the right symbol and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S134.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 determines a predetermined lottery number as a lottery condition in the big hit lottery means (main CPU 66 that performs the process of step S132) when a game ball passes through each lottery area (second start port 44). It is an example of a specific game setting probability setting means for setting a specific game setting probability that is a probability of winning a specific game. In addition, the symbol designation command z2 for the specific game is stored in the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to in the process of step S125 (the symbol determination process based on the passing of the game ball to the first starting port 25). Is not included. Therefore, the main CPU 66 sets the specific game setting probability set as the lottery condition for any lottery area of the plurality of lottery areas higher than the specific game setting probability set as the lottery condition for other lottery areas. It is an example of a specific game setting probability setting means.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S133 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S22 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S126, processing for storing the symbol designation command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing the selected symbol designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S127.

  In step S127, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process for determining a variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S128.

  In step S128, the main CPU 66 performs notification processing. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a notification process of executing a game in the probability-changed gaming state when the notification flag of the main RAM 70 is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S129.

  In step S129, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S127 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S130.

  In step S130, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S134, processing for determining whether or not the symbol designation command is z2 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the symbol designation command determined by the process of step S133 is z2 (the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the normal drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R (specific game (so-called sudden time reduction, abbreviated). If it is determined that the symbol designating command is z2, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S135, a process of adding 1 to the value of the specific game cumulative winning number counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the specific game cumulative winning number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S126. This specific game cumulative winning number counter is cleared in step S11 (see FIG. 9) together with the start opening cumulative winning counter. It should be noted that these specific game cumulative winning counters and start-up cumulative winning counters can be cleared in any predetermined period as long as they are cleared at the same timing.

  In step S136, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Notification processing]
The notification process performed in step S128 of FIG. 19 will be described below using FIG.

  In step S141, processing is performed to determine whether the symbol designation command is any one of z0, z1, and z6. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the symbol designating commands stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S126 (see FIG. 19) are z0, z1, and z6 (the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state (probability variation gaming state)). If it is determined that the symbol designation command is any of z0, z1, or z6, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S142, a process of determining whether or not the game state flag is a value indicating a specific game is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the game state flag is a value indicating a specific game, the process proceeds to step S143. When the main CPU 66 determines that the game state flag is not a value indicating a specific game, the process proceeds to step S149. Move processing.

  In step S143, a process of adding 1 to the value of the specific game lottery counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the specific game lottery counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S144.

  In step S144, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the specific game lottery counter is 100 or less. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the specific game lottery counter stored in the main RAM 70 is 100 or less. When the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the specific game lottery counter is 100 or less, the process proceeds to step S145, and when the value of the specific game lottery counter is not 100 or less, this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S145, a specific game execution probability calculation process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the specific game execution probability from the ratio between the value stored in the start opening cumulative winning counter stored in the main RAM 70 and the value of the specific game cumulative winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. Perform the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S146. The main CPU 66 can perform this specific game execution probability calculation process only when the value of the start-up cumulative prize counter is a predetermined value (for example, 500).

  As described above, the main CPU 66 stores the predetermined number of lottery times and the specific game execution number storage unit while the lottery unit (the main CPU 66 that performs the process of step S124 or step S132) performs the lottery for the predetermined lottery number. It is an example of a specific game execution probability calculating means for calculating a specific game execution probability that is a ratio to the number of executions of a specific game stored in (a specific game cumulative winning number counter in the main RAM 70).

  In step S146, notification probability setting processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores the second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 set based on the value of the specific game lottery counter stored in the main RAM 70 and the symbol designation command determined in the processing of step S133. Refer to the notification probability setting table (see FIG. 8) stored in the main ROM 68 based on the set probability of winning the specific game set in (see FIG. 7) and the specific game execution probability calculated by the process of step S145. To set the notification probability. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S147.

  In step S147, notification determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number, and determines whether to notify by a lottery of whether to notify according to the probability set in the process of step S146. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S148.

  In step S148, notification effect command set processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a notification effect command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The notification effect command stored in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S22 of FIG. Based on the received notification effect command, the sub-control circuit 200 performs a notification effect with the liquid crystal display device 32 as notification means for notifying the game state executed by the execution control means. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 that performs the process of step S148 through the process of step S146 is an example of a notification probability setting unit that sets a notification probability that is a probability of notification to the notification unit. The main CPU 66 is a notification probability setting means for setting the notification probability of the notification means according to the number of executions of the specific game stored in the specific game execution number storage means (specific game cumulative winning number counter of the main RAM 70). It is an example.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 sets the specific game setting probability setting means (in step S133) in any of the lottery regions (the first start port 25, the second start port 44, and the third start port 48). In accordance with the relationship between the specific game setting probability set in the main CPU 66 that performs the process and the specific game execution probability calculated in the specific game execution probability calculating means (the main CPU 66 that performs the process in step S145), It is an example of the alerting | reporting probability setting means which sets alerting | reporting probability.

  Thus, the sub-control circuit 200 is an example of a notification control unit that controls notification in the notification unit. In addition, the sub-control circuit 200 causes the execution control means (main CPU 66) to execute a short game (2R) and a movable piece lottery high probability game when the game ball has passed through one of the lottery regions. When a specific game that is a state game (suddenly short, so-called collision) is executed, a game in the probability changing game state is executed in the notification means in response to the game ball passing through the lottery area (step) It is an example of the alerting | reporting control means which performs control which alert | reports (S141) (probability change alerting | reporting).

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200, when a specific game is executed in the execution control means when the game ball has passed through any one of the lottery areas, after the start of execution of the specific game, When the number of lotteries in the lottery means (the value of the specific game lottery number counter in the main RAM 70) is within a predetermined number (step S144), notification control means for performing control for notifying the notification means that the game in the probability variation game state is executed. It is an example.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is an example of a notification control unit that controls notification in the notification unit based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting unit (the main CPU 66 that performs the process of step S146).

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S118 (see FIG. 18) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 21, in step S150, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S151. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S153, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 clears the big hit signal output flag of the main RAM 70 and clears the special winning opening number-of-opens display LED pattern flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S156.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a gaming state flag. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a so-called probable big hit (for example, when z2 is selected as the symbol designation command in the second special symbol determination table of FIG. 7), the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70 A value (1) indicating a specific game (at the time of a collision) is set in If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the gaming state command in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S16 (refer FIG. 9) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 22, in step S160, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a normal control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S161 to S165 based on the normal control state flag. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S161.

  In step S161, the main CPU 66 indicates that the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data that is data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol is “1”. In the case above, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). Further, when the high probability flag (1) is set in the normal state flag, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). ) Is set. On the other hand, when the high probability flag (1) is not set in the normal state flag, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S162.

  In step S162, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol display time management is performed when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S163.

  In step S163, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win and the high probability flag (1) is not set in the high probability or low probability normal state flag, the third start port 48 (see FIG. 3). ) Is set to the opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and the number of times (for example, once), and the value (3) indicating that the game state flag is in the short-time state is set, the high probability ( The time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 3 times) of opening the third start port 48 (see FIG. 3) at the time of low probability time (short time) are set. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S164.

  In step S164, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (03) indicating the opening process of the third start port 48 (see FIG. 9), and the value of the normal electric winning prize counter is “4” or more. If the value of the normal electronic character opening time timer is “0”, a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S165.

  In step S165, when the normal control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data and also stores the normal symbol start storage data. The area is shifted, clear data is set in the normal symbol start storage data area, and a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 23, in step S170, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. If the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S171, and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S171, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol reserved storage number data (the number of reserved balls) stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (the number of reserved balls) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S172, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (the number of reserved balls) is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S172, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the movable piece of the third start port 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table, and plays the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and the passing gate 50 as a predetermined area provided in the game board included in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not the random value for determination per normal symbol extracted when the sphere passes matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. In the case of a game in the movable piece lottery probability changing game state (normal symbol lottery high probability state), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high because the number of hit determination values is larger than that in the normal probability game state. If this process ends, the process moves to step S173. In this way, the main CPU 66 draws whether or not the movable piece is shifted to an open state in which the game ball easily passes in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided on the game board. It is an example of a means.

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag indicates a short time. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the game state flag is set to a value indicating a short time, the process proceeds to step S174, and the game state flag is set to a value indicating a short time. If not, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S174, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5.1 second variation pattern command data. That is, 5.1 seconds is set to the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S176.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 30-second variation pattern command data. That is, 30 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S178.

  In step S176, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a fall probability. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a fall probability table stored in the main ROM 68 and performs a process of setting a fall probability in the fall lottery. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S177.

  In step S177, the main CPU 66 performs a fall determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number and refers to the falling probability set in step S176 to determine whether or not to fall. If this process ends, the process of step S178 is moved.

  In step S178, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S200, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S201.

  In step S201, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this process, for example, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect command for notifying the gaming state is received from the main control circuit 60 as a result of the analysis in step S202, the sub CPU 206 displays the liquid crystal display device 32. , Data for displaying the gaming state notification effect image is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the game state notification effect image data, and superimposes the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on the display area 32a (see FIG. 27). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46.

  In this process, for example, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received an effect command for notifying the gaming state from the main control circuit 60 as a result of the analysis in step S202, the sub CPU 206 determines the gaming state notification sound. Data for outputting (for example, a special song or sound effect) is transmitted to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the game state notification sound from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes the sounds. Amplified by AMP 236 and output from speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205.

  In step S205, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S201.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, processing for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S211.

  In step S211, processing for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of S202 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S210 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S202 of FIG. 24 will be described using FIG.

  In step S220, processing for determining whether or not a notification effect command has been received is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received the notification effect command, the process proceeds to step S221. If it is not determined that the notification effect command has been received, the process proceeds to step S222.

  In step S221, notification content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content to be notified and displayed based on the notification effect command received in step S220. For example, if the notification effect command received in step S220 indicates a probability-changing gaming state, the sub CPU 206 determines the notification effect display content corresponding to the gaming state and stores it in the work RAM 210. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

  In step S222, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
An example of the display screen in which it is notified that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 shows a display screen in which it is not notified that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed. As shown in FIG. 27, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character group image 90 (so-called group notice) composed of a plurality of characters is scroll-displayed from right to left. The player can expect to be notified that the game in the probability-changing gaming state is executed by scroll-displaying the character group image 90.

  FIG. 28 shows a display screen on which it is notified that a game in the probability variation gaming state is executed. As shown in FIG. 28, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character group image 90 (so-called group notice) composed of a plurality of characters is scroll-displayed from right to left. In FIG. 28, compared to FIG. 27, one character image in the character group image 90 is displayed including a character image 90a that is different from the other character images. For a player who knows that some images of the character group image 90 change in response to the execution of a game in the probability variation game state, it is recognized that the game in the probability variation game state is executed. It is easy, but it is difficult for a player who does not know this to recognize that a game in the probability variation gaming state is executed. Thus, by changing a part of the images of the character group image 90 according to the gaming state, it is possible to notify the player by a method in which it is difficult to recognize that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed. In the present embodiment, the orientation of a part of the character group images is changed according to the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the character images included in the character group images. The number, character type, and character color may be changed. Further, for example, a part of the character image may be changed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to alert | report by the method which is hard to recognize performing the game of a probability change game state to other players, such as modulating the sound generated from sound generation means, such as the speaker 46. FIG. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a notification unit that notifies the gaming state executed by the execution control unit.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first start port 25, the second start port 44, and the third start port 48 are provided with a plurality of regions serving as lottery regions that trigger the jackpot lottery. The main CPU 66 executes games in a plurality of game states including a special game state, a normal probability game state, a probability change game state (probability change), and a movable piece lottery high probability game state (short time). Further, the main CPU 66 is special in any one of a plurality of types of periods (for example, 2R, 15R) when the game ball passes through the special area 39a (V zone) provided in the special winning opening 40. When a game is executed and a game ball passes through lottery areas with different lottery conditions and wins the lottery, either a short game (2R big hit, odds or hits) or a long game (15R big hit) Execute. Then, when the game ball has passed through one of the lottery areas by the sub control circuit 200, a specific game (sudden time shortening, so-called collision) that is a short game and a movable piece lottery high probability game state. Is executed, in response to the game ball passing through the lottery area, control to notify that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed (probability variation notification) is performed. As described above, in a situation where a plurality of areas are mixed with a plurality of special areas (for example, first type, second type, and third type start ports), any one of lottery areas having different lottery conditions. When the game ball passes through and suddenly enters in a short time, the probability change notification is further made in response to the game ball passing through the lottery area. In this way, since the probability change notification is performed under rare conditions, notification is unlikely to occur, and the value of this notification can be increased. In addition, if the player suddenly entered the time zone and had fallen from the probable gaming state to the normal probability gaming state, it would be difficult to recognize the fall. Then, the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, so that the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  In addition, when the main game is executed by the main CPU 66 for a specific game (sudden short time, so-called crash), which is a short game and a game with a high probability of moving piece lottery, the main CPU 66 starts executing the specific game. When the number of times of lottery in is within a predetermined number of times, a control for notifying (probability change notification) that a game in the probability change game state is executed is performed. As described above, the probability change notification is performed only when the number of times of lottery performed after suddenly rushing into the game and the game by the sudden time has started is within a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when a plurality of areas are mixed with a plurality of special areas and a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions, and suddenly enters the short time, this lottery area is further played. When the condition that the probability change notification is performed according to the passing of the ball and the condition that the number of lotteries is further limited is satisfied, the probability change notification is performed. The value of notification can be further increased. In addition, it is difficult to recognize the fall if it has fallen from the probability variation gaming state to the normal probability gaming state due to sudden rush in, but for example, the probability variation gaming state by lottery within a predetermined number of times after that If it is won, the fact that the winning game state is won is notified, so that the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, and the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 sets the notification probability according to the number of executions of a specific game (sudden time short, so-called crash) which is a short game and a game with a movable piece lottery high probability game state. The notification control unit controls notification in the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the notification probability. In this way, in a situation where a plurality of special areas are mixed, when a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions and suddenly enters the short time, the game ball further passes through this lottery area. Even if the rare condition of passing the game is satisfied, there is a case where the probability change notification is not performed depending on the notification probability corresponding to the number of times the game is suddenly shortened. Therefore, the notification is hardly generated, and the value of the notification can be further increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  The main CPU 66 sets the notification probability of the liquid crystal display device 32 according to the relationship between the specific game setting probability set in a lottery area and the calculated specific game execution probability. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines whether a specific game setting probability that is a probability of winning a specific game (sudden time shortening, so-called crash) among a predetermined number of lotteries in a certain lottery area and a predetermined lottery number. The notification probability of the liquid crystal display device 32 is set according to the relationship with the number of executions of the specific game while it is being performed. Therefore, when a plurality of areas are mixed with a plurality of special areas and a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas with different lottery conditions, and suddenly enters the short time, this lottery area is further played. Even if the rare condition that the ball has passed is satisfied, the notification probability varies depending on the relationship between the specific game setting probability and the number of executions of the specific game during the lottery of a predetermined number of lotteries. May not be performed. Therefore, the notification is hardly generated, and the value of the notification can be further increased. In addition, for example, when the ratio of the number of lotteries and the number of times of execution of a specific game exceeds the specific game setting probability, the probability of notifying the probability change is increased, for example, the case where the player wins continuously in a sudden Since there is a high possibility that it can be notified that the winning has been won, the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a specific game setting probability set as a lottery condition for one of the lottery areas higher than a specific game setting probability set as a lottery condition for the other lottery areas. As a result, the lottery condition for a certain lottery area is more likely to win a specific game (suddenly short, so-called sudden) than the lottery conditions for other lottery areas, and the lottery condition becomes worse. However, even in such a lottery area where the lottery conditions are bad, there is a high probability of winning in a short time.Therefore, a game ball passes through this lottery area, suddenly enters in a short time, and further, If the game ball passes, the probability change notification is performed. Therefore, since the player can re-recognize the current gaming state, the value of this notification can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that enhances the value of notification of the gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention is mainly provided in a game board having a plurality of special areas (start ports) through which game balls can pass and can be won, and at least one special area of the special areas. A movable piece (electric tulip) that can be moved to a closed state that is difficult to pass through, and an open state that is provided on the game board, and a closed state that is difficult to pass through. A special winning means (feathered item) having a movable member that can be transferred to, a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the game board. In response to the passing of the game ball through the predetermined area, the movable piece lottery means for lottery whether or not the movable piece is shifted to an open state in which the game ball easily passes, and the lottery lottery means according to the lottery result And for players The advantageous special gaming state, the normal probability gaming state, the probability changing gaming state (probability variation) having a higher probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state by the lottery by the jackpot lottery means than the normal probability gaming state, and the normal probability More than one gaming state game including a movable piece lottery high-probability gaming state (short time) that has a higher probability of winning by moving the movable piece to the open state that is easy to pass by lottery by the movable piece lottery means. Execution control means, notification means (liquid crystal display device) for notifying the gaming state executed by the execution control means, and notification control means for controlling notification in the notification means, and each special region is , A lottery area provided in an area outside the specific winning means on the game board and serving as an opportunity for the lottery in the jackpot lottery means A first type starting port) and an opening / closing region (second type starting port) that triggers the opening of the movable member, a plurality of lottery regions are provided, and the jackpot lottery means is a game Depending on each lottery area through which the ball has passed, a lottery lottery is performed under different lottery conditions, and the execution control means is configured to select the special winning means in the specific winning means in response to winning in the special area that is the opening / closing area. When the game ball passes through a specific area (V zone) provided in the specific winning means when the movable member is shifted to the open state, or when the lottery of the big hit lottery means is won, When the special game that is in the special game state is executed and the lottery means of the big hit lottery means is won, the special game has a short period of time during which a game advantageous to the player is performed (2R big win Or a long game (15R big hit) that is advantageous to the player as compared with the short game, and the notification probability setting means selects one of the lottery areas. When the game ball has passed through the target area, the execution control means executes the specific game that is the short game and the movable piece lottery high probability game state (sudden short time, so-called crash), The game machine is characterized in that, in response to the game ball passing through the lottery area, the notification means performs control to notify the execution of the game in the probability variation game state. The specific configurations of the specific winning means, movable piece lottery means, jackpot lottery means, execution control means, notification means, notification control means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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10 Pachinko Machine 14 Game Board 25 First Start Port 32 Liquid Crystal Display 41 Large Prize Port 44 Second Start Port 48 Third Start Port 60 Main Control Circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
114 Passing ball sensor 116 Second starting winning ball sensor 117 First starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 126 Firing control circuit 128 Discharging device 130 Firing device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board having a plurality of special areas through which game balls can be won;
A movable piece that is provided in at least one of the special areas, and that can move to an open state in which game balls to the special area easily pass and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass;
A specific winning means having a movable member provided on the game board and capable of shifting between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Movable piece lottery means for lottery whether or not the movable piece shifts to an open state in which the game ball easily passes in response to a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game board;
Depending on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, the special gaming state, the normal probability gaming state, and the normal probability gaming state advantageous to the player are won by the lottery by the jackpot lottery means to win the transition to the special gaming state. A probability variation gaming state with a high probability, and a movable piece lottery high probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning the transition to the open state through which the movable piece is easier to pass by lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the normal probability gaming state Execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of game states including:
Informing means for informing a gaming state executed by the execution control means;
A notification control means for controlling notification in the notification means,
Each of the special areas is provided in an area outside the specific winning means on the game board, and is a lottery area that triggers the lottery in the jackpot lottery means and an opening / closing that triggers the opening of the movable member At least one of the areas for
A plurality of lottery areas are provided,
The jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to each lottery area that the game ball has passed,
The execution control means includes
When the movable member in the specific winning means shifts to the open state in response to winning in the special area that is the opening / closing area, the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the specific winning means. When, or when winning the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, execute a special game that is the special game state,
When winning the lottery means of the jackpot lottery means, as the special game, one of a game having a short period of playing a game advantageous to the player and a long game advantageous to the player compared to the short game,
The notification control means is a game of the short game and the movable piece lottery high probability game state in the execution control means when a game ball passes through one of the lottery areas. When a specific game is executed, in accordance with the fact that a game ball has passed through the lottery area, control is performed to notify the notification means that the game in the probability variation game state is executed. . The notification control means includes
When the specific game is executed in the execution control means because the game ball has passed through any of the lottery areas of the plurality of lottery areas, after the start of execution of the specific game, in the big hit lottery means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number of lotteries is within a predetermined number of times, a control is performed to notify the notifying unit that the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed. Specific game execution count storage means for storing the execution count of the specific game executed by the execution control means;
A notification probability setting means for setting a notification probability that is a probability to be notified to the notification means;
The notification probability setting means sets the notification probability of the notification means according to the number of executions of the specific game stored in the specific game execution number storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification control unit controls the notification in the notification unit based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting unit. Specific game setting that sets a specific game setting probability that is a probability of winning the execution of the specific game out of a predetermined number of lotteries as the lottery condition in the jackpot lottery means when a game ball passes through each lottery area Probability setting means;
A specific ratio that is a ratio between the predetermined number of lotteries and the number of executions of the specific game stored in the specific game execution number storage unit while the lottery of the predetermined lottery is performed in the jackpot lottery unit A specific game execution probability calculation means for calculating a game execution probability,
The notification probability setting means is calculated by the specific game setting probability set by the specific game setting probability setting means and the specific game execution probability calculating means in any of the lottery areas. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification probability of the notification means is set in accordance with the relationship with the specific game execution probability.   The specific game setting probability setting means sets the specific game setting probability to be set as the lottery condition for any lottery area among the lottery areas as the lottery condition for other lottery areas. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is set to be higher than the game setting probability.

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